# Colombian Defense Minister censure motion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombian-defense-minister-censure-motion > Updated: 2026-09-14T09:35:30.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2. Nineteen members of the Colombian opposition filed a motion of censure against Defense Minister Jorge Eduardo Mora López following a military operation in El Retorno, Guaviare. The operation, which targeted FARC dissident structures led by an individual known as ‘Calarcá’, resulted in the deaths of 10 alleged criminal group members. Forensic reports confirmed that three of the deceased were minors aged between 15 and 16. While the government defended the strike by stating the adolescents were performing combat functions, the opposition argues the Minister holds political responsibility for policies that led to these deaths. They contend that under Constitutional Court jurisprudence, recruited minors must be treated as vulnerable victims regardless of their participation in armed groups. The motion of censure, which questions intelligence assessments and accountability regarding the protection of minors, has moved to the Senate of the Republic. Critics have highlighted a broader trend of rising child recruitment, noting an increase from 130 cases in 2022 to 453 in 2024, alongside rising rates of kidnapping, extortion, and homicide. As the matter progresses, Defense Minister Jorge Eduardo Mora continues to face this separate motion of censure in the Senate regarding the military operations in Guaviare. ## Claims - The Colombian Senate rejected a motion of censure against Housing Minister Jaime Andrés Beltrán with 61 votes against and 27 in favor. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The motion of censure was prompted by Minister Beltrán's trip to Santa Marta shortly after the August 10 earthquake. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Debris removal at the Regimiento Bolívar in Viacha has concluded without finding additional bodies. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Peruvian government requested legislative powers for 120 days to address security and penitentiary matters. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Bolivian government will allocate 5 million bolivianos to repair homes damaged by explosions in Viacha. (single source) - Two homes in Viacha must be demolished due to the magnitude of damage from the explosions. (single source) - The Army filed a complaint against former Defense Minister Edmundo Novillo for alleged manslaughter and breach of duty. (single source) - Minister Beltrán defended his actions, stating the government allocated over two trillion pesos for earthquake reconstruction. (single source) - A motion of censure against Defense Minister Jorge Eduardo Mora is scheduled in the Senate. (single source) - Following the explosions in Viacha, the Bolivian Ministry of Defense ordered an immediate inspection of all military armories and ammunition depots nationwide. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Colombia Senate rejects censure of Housing Minister; Bolivia addresses Viacha explosions Colombia's Senate rejected a motion of censure against Housing Minister Jaime Andrés Beltrán. Meanwhile, Bolivia is allocating funds for Viacha explosion victims and inspecting military armories. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-defense-minister-faces-senate-motion-of-censure ### 2026-08-31: Colombian opposition files censure motion against Defense Minister Colombian opposition lawmakers filed a motion of censure against Defense Minister Jorge Eduardo Mora López following a military strike in Guaviare that killed three minors identified as FARC dissidents. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombian-opposition-files-censure-motion-against-defense-minister --- Cite as: Colombian Defense Minister censure motion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/colombian-defense-minister-censure-motion