Armed groups

Colombia's Defensoría del Pueblo documented 339 cases of forced minor recruitment by armed groups in 2025, plus 15 in the first two months of 2026. The figures reveal patterns by gender, ethnicity, and regions, with heavy impact on indigenous communities. Multiple armed groups are listed as main perpetrators.

3 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

In the La Arboleda vereda of Caloto, Cauca, a dump truck loaded with explosives was detonated targeting army troops and civilians. Authorities attribute the attack to the residual armed group Dagoberto Ramos Ortiz. Fortunately, no injuries or damage were reported.