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Security crackdowns, military overhaul, and legal challenges

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2026-11-01 06:21 UTC → 2026-11-03 21:12 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Since his inauguration on 7 August 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella has implemented a nationalist security and migration agenda, dismantling the previous ‘paz total’ model in favor of a ‘total war’ strategy. To combat narcoterrorism, the administration has overhauled military leadership and initiated aggressive offensives against groups like the ELN and FARC dissidents. A central pillar of this strategy is an intensified extradition campaign. By his 90th day in office, the President has signed a record 142 extradition orders, including 11 signed on 23 October 2026, to facilitate international judicial cooperation. Security operations continue to intensify through targeted militarization. Following the assassination of mayoral candidate Miguel Castellanos Serrano and an explosive attack near the Francisco de Paula Santander bridge that injured several people, including police officers, the President ordered the temporary militarization of the border city of Cúcuta. This deployment includes over 500 special operations soldiers and specialized urban forces, supported by the Colombian Air Force and the Gaula anti-extortion command. New military and police operations, named Esparta and BOSUR, are scheduled to launch on 3 November to dismantle criminal finances and territorial control by groups such as the ELN and Tren de Aragua. The security crisis is compounded by a rise in explosive drone attacks by the ELN, which reportedly increased from 36 national attacks in 2025 to 143 by late October 2026. ~~Despite these operations, the administration faces scrutiny. Critics argue that approximately 70% of captured criminals are released due to~~ On the ~~existing~~ diplomatic and legal ~~framework. Additionally,~~ front, the ~~Senate has requested clarification~~ President successfully advocated for a modification to the United Nations verification mission regarding the ~~arrival~~ Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP). The UN Security Council approved a proposal to adjust the JEP’s competencies, shifting the UN’s focus toward the reintegration of ~~approximately 350 U.S. military personnel~~ former combatants and security guarantees, while the Colombian government retains sole responsibility for ~~training exercises at Fort Tolemaida.~~ implementing integral rural reforms. Despite these operations, the administration faces scrutiny.

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