Rodrigo Lara Restrepo

Colombian Ministry of the Interior leadership change

3 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Colombia: Rodrigo Lara resigns as Interior Minister

In mid-October 2026, Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara Restrepo proposed a legislative reform project to increase transparency within the Congress of the Republic. The initiative aimed to amend the Political Constitution to

Political unrest and austerity measures in Colombia

9 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Abelardo de la Espriella implements rapid cabinet dismissals in Colombia

Political tensions in Colombia have escalated following opposition criticism of President Abelardo de la Espriella’s fiscal policies and security record. Senator Iván Cepeda has warned that upcoming negotiations with the

ELN drone and explosive warfare expands in Colombia

9 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Colombian military operations and allegations in Vichada and Nariño

Following the ELN drone attack on the El Trapiche Military Canton in Norte de Santander, the conflict has expanded geographically and intensified. The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory fo

Drone attacks and child recruitment crisis in Colombia

9 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Colombia faces surge in drone attacks against police stations

Colombia continues to face escalating threats from drone-based attacks involving explosive devices and a severe crisis of child recruitment. The Ombudsman’s Office reported a 146% increase in drone attacks equipped with

Security operations in La Guajira

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: La Guajira security forces deploy checkpoints on main highways

Authorities in La Guajira, Colombia, are intensifying efforts to combat criminal organizations. Governor Jairo Aguilar Deluque led a security council involving the National Police, Army, Navy, and Attorney General's Offi