# Colombia National Protection Unit operational updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-national-protection-unit-operational-updates > Updated: 2026-08-15T00:49:13.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Colombia’s National Protection Unit (UNP), the agency responsible for safeguarding social leaders, journalists, and human rights defenders, is managing various operational and administrative developments. Reports indicate the agency is facing significant financial pressure due to the rising costs of its vehicle fleet. Between 2022 and 2024, the UNP managed approximately 9,800 protection schemes for over 10,000 people, necessitating extensive use of conventional and armored vehicles. High expenses related to acquisition, maintenance, and fuel, alongside audits flagging oversight weaknesses, have prompted efforts to optimize resources. In addition to fleet management, the UNP has established its salary scale for 2026. The structure covers multiple tiers, ranging from the assistential and technical levels to professional, advisor, and management levels, to support the personnel executing security measures. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Colombia's National Protection Unit sets 2026 salary scales The Colombian National Protection Unit (UNP) has outlined its 2026 salary scales, ranging from assistential roles to management positions for personnel protecting high-risk individuals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-national-protection-unit-sets-2026-salary-scales ### 2026-07-26: Colombia's National Protection Unit fleet faces rising costs Colombia's UNP agency, which protects high‑risk individuals, reports rising fleet costs amid growing demand, with over 100,000 annual trips and budget strains on vehicle acquisition and maintenance. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-national-protection-unit-fleet-faces-rising-costs --- Cite as: Colombia National Protection Unit operational updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-national-protection-unit-operational-updates