Norte de Santander

US-Colombia drug trafficking decertification

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: United States decertifies Colombia in annual drug trafficking report

The United States has decertified Colombia in its annual report regarding major drug transit and production countries. The U.S. Department of State cited an increase in coca cultivation and cocaine production, stating th

Forest fires and water scarcity in South America

11 clusters · 129 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Cundinamarca faces forest fires and water shortages

Severe forest fires driven by high temperatures, low humidity, and El Niño continue to impact South America. In Bolivia, the Santa Cruz government has declared an Orange Alert following a surge in fires affecting over 22

Colombia intensifies crackdown and ends peace talks

23 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Colombia military operations kill 7 FARC dissidents and capture ELN leader

The 2026 Colombian government offensive against dissident FARC factions, the Clan del Golfo, and the ELN has intensified, marked by significant narcotics seizures and a breakdown in negotiations. President Abelardo de la

Violence against Colombian police officers

3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Three Colombian police agents kidnapped in Norte de Santander

In late July 2026, four Colombian National Police officers went missing while patrolling the rural El Tambo area in Cauca. Following a multi-agency search operation involving canine teams and local volunteers, the office

Drone attacks in Norte de Santander, Colombia

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Santander police seize nearly two kilograms of cocaine base on public bus

In the Norte de Santander region of Colombia, armed groups have increasingly utilized explosive-laden drones to target security forces. An attack in the Catatumbo region’s El Carmen locality resulted in the death of Serg