# Colombia expands crackdown on armed groups > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-farc-dissident-violence > Updated: 2026-08-04T18:26:45.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 13. The 2026 Colombian government offensive continued targeting dissident FARC factions, the Clan del Golfo and the ELN to dismantle armed networks and drug‑financing. In early June air strikes in Guaviare hit the “Iván Mordisco” faction; a highway raid in Ibagué‑Melgar captured a female commander. Mid‑June the Frente Cuatro attack in Las Camelias, Antioquia left three dead and kidnappings, while senior Clan commander Anderson Castro Repiso was seized in La Macarena. August saw a clandestine cocaine‑processing lab uncovered in Bocas de Uré, Córdoba, and a parallel raid in the Dominican Republic seized illegal alcohol‑production gear. July incidents included intimidation of journalist Norbey Valle David, a “revolution tax” imposed by FARC dissidents in Nariño, and army‑air strikes in Amalfi killing two Clan members and seizing chemicals for 70 t of cocaine. Bomb‑run attacks and a deadly anti‑illegal‑mining protest in Segovia were linked to Clan financing. Mid‑July operations destroyed a cocaine lab in El Rosario, Nariño, and a Jericó raid killed two Clan militants. A UNODC report warned cocaine production had tripled, driven by profit‑focused armed groups. Early August clashes in Briceño, Antioquia between the Clan del Golfo and FARC dissident fronts left three dead and displaced civilians; drone‑borne explosives intensified fighting. On 4 August the army’s Force Task Hercules captured 18 ex‑FARC members in Nariño and, together with the navy and air force, destroyed an ELN‑run cocaine‑processing facility in Norte de Santander, seizing over 900 kg of cocaine. The same day, a joint operation in Guaviare located a clandestine camp in Caño Cuma, San José del Guaviare and neutralized two illegal war‑material depots of the Isaías Carvajal structure of the Calarcá faction, seizing rifles, ammunition, mortar grenades and a mine. ## Claims - The operation weakens the logistical and financial capacities of illegal armed groups in Colombia. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Colombian Army, Navy and Air Force located a camp and neutralised two illegal war‑material depots belonging to the Isaías Carvajal structure of the Calarcá faction in Guaviare. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The operation seized two rifles, 18 magazines, 604 5.56 mm cartridges, 312 7.62 mm cartridges, 15 9 mm cartridges, five 60 mm mortar grenades, one antipersonnel mine and eight multipurpose vests. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Guaviare camp could accommodate approximately 120 members of the armed group. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Task Force Hércules captured 18 members of the Coordinadora Nacional Ejército Bolivariano in Tumaco, Nariño. (single source) - The Tumaco operation seized 16 long guns, three pistols, 3 451 cartridges of 5.56 mm, 43 cartridges of 9 mm, 60 rifle magazines and three pistol magazines. (single source) - Army Brigade XXX and the National Police dismantled an ELN‑run cocaine‑processing facility in Salazar de las Palmas, Norte de Santander. (single source) - The ELN operation seized 816 kg of cocaine and 120 kg of coca paste, causing an economic loss of over 4.16 billion Colombian pesos to illicit networks. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-04: Colombian Army seizes weapons, dismantles drug labs in operations The Colombian Army neutralised Calarcá weapon caches in Guaviare, captured 18 FARC dissidents in Tumaco, accepted the surrender of a former guerrilla, and dismantled an ELN cocaine‑processing lab in Norte de S. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tegucigalpa-mayor-announces-new-water-well-to-aid-300-families ### 2026-08-02: Armed clashes in Briceño, Antioquia force displacement of 78 people Clashes between Clan del Golfo and FARC dissident fronts in Briceño, Antioquia, using drones, have killed three and displaced 78 people, prompting emergency response. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/armed-clashes-force-displacement-of-78-people-in-briceo-antioquia-colombia ### 2026-08-01: Law enforcement dismantles clandestine labs in Dominican Republic and Colombia Police in the Dominican Republic shut down an illegal clerén lab and recovered a stolen motorcycle, while Colombian army forces seized a potassium permanganate facility tied to the Clan del Golfo, arresting two 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/law-enforcement-dismantles-clandestine-labs-in-dominican-republic-and-colombia ### 2026-07-19: Colombia's cocaine production triples as new armed groups drive surge Colombia's cocaine production has tripled in ten years, now driven by profit‑focused armed groups rather than FARC, raising concerns amid high European demand. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-cocaine-production-triples-as-new-armed-groups-drive-surge ### 2026-07-15: Colombian Army Destroys Cocaine Lab and Neutralizes Clan del Golfo Members in Separate Operations Colombian army destroyed a cocaine lab in Nariño and killed two Clan del Golfo suspects in Antioquia, seizing drugs, weapons and equipment. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-army-destroys-cocaine-lab-and-neutralizes-clan-del-golfo-members-in-separate-operations ### 2026-07-11: Colombia launches bombings in Amalfi and confronts deadly mining protests in Segovia amid Clan del Golfo crackdown Colombia bombed a Clan del Golfo faction in Amalfi while a police raid on illegal gold mining in Segovia sparked deadly protests, reflecting the government's crackdown on the criminal group. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-army-bombards-clan-del-golfo-structure-in-amalfi-antioquia ### 2026-07-10: Colombia kills two Clan del Golfo members and seizes chemicals for 70 tons of cocaine Colombia's army and air force killed two suspected Clan del Golfo members in Antioquia, while police seized chemicals enough for 70 tons of cocaine on the Bogotá‑Villavicencio road, capturing four drivers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-kills-two-clan-del-golfo-members-and-seizes-chemicals-for-70-tons-of-cocaine ### 2026-07-05: Colombia confronts intimidation by Clan del Golfo and FARCs dissidents Colombia's Clan del Golfo threatened a Caracol Radio journalist, while FARCs dissidents in Nariño forced voters to pay a 30‑million‑peso tax for supporting De La Espriella. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-confronts-intimidation-by-clan-del-golfo-and-farcs-dissidents ### 2026-06-23: FARC dissident group threatens miners in Colombia's Antioquia region FARC dissident militants in Antioquia issued a threatening pamphlet against miners, linking them to the Clan del Golfo, amid investigations and heightened security after a recent massacre. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/farc-dissident-group-threatens-miners-in-colombias-antioquia-region ### 2026-06-23: Colombia captures Farc dissident leader ‘Mono Huevo’ in Meta Colombian forces captured Farc dissident leader ‘Mono Huevo’ in Meta on 23 June; locals briefly detained soldiers, delaying his helicopter evacuation. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-captures-farcs-dissident-leader-mono-huevo-in-meta ### 2026-06-08: Four farmers killed by FARC dissidents in Remedios, Antioquia FARC dissidents killed four farmers, including a husband‑wife pair, during a kidnapping in Remedios, Antioquia; bodies were found after a 24‑hour search. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/four-farmers-killed-by-farc-dissidents-in-remedios-antioquia ### 2026-06-08: FARC dissident front kills three and kidnaps four in Remedios, Antioquia FARC dissident Front Four attacked a farm in Remedios, Antioquia on 6 June 2026, killing three, kidnapping four, demanding a 60 million‑peso ransom, and sparking a search by authorities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/farc-dissident-front-kills-three-and-kidnaps-four-in-remedios-antioquia ### 2026-06-04: Colombia raids FARCR dissident groups, captures “Mona” and seizes weapons Colombia’s security forces seized weapons and captured three FARCR dissidents, including female leader “Mona”, after a bombing ordered by President Petro in Guaviare. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-raids-farcr-dissident-groups-captures-mona-and-seizes-weapons --- Cite as: Colombia expands crackdown on armed groups. 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