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Organized-violence events involving Government of Colombia, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
8events, last 30 days
27events, last 90 days■ -13% vs prior 90 days
127events, last 12 months
310est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 301–336, 27 civilians
Government of Colombia was a party to 127 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 310 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Colombia.
In the last 90 days, 27 events involved Government of Colombia, level with the preceding 90 days (31).
Most frequent opposing parties: FARC-EMC (51 events), ELN (50 events), EMBF (17 events).
Where Government of Colombia was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Countries
| Country | Events, 12m | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 127 | 310 |
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Arauca department Colombia | 21 |
| Cauca department Colombia | 20 |
| Norte de Santander department Colombia | 19 |
| Antioquia department Colombia | 16 |
| Bolívar department Colombia | 7 |
| Valle del Cauca department Colombia | 7 |
| Guaviare department Colombia | 6 |
| Huila department Colombia | 5 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| FARC-EMC | 51 | 157 |
| ELN | 50 | 100 |
| EMBF | 17 | 42 |
| FARC - Segunda Marquetalia | 2 | 2 |
| Guerrilla Coordinadora Nacional Ejército Bolivariano | 1 | 3 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 121 | 95% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 6 | 5% |
Deadliest events involving Government of Colombia, last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | Colombia | Los Andes municipality Nariño department | Government of Colombia vs FARC-EMC State-based | 8 |
| 10 May 2026 | Colombia | Tibú municipality Norte de Santander department | Government of Colombia vs ELN State-based | 7 |
| 14 May 2026 | Colombia | Belalcázar municipality Cauca department | Government of Colombia vs FARC-EMC State-based | 6 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Colombia | Cauca department | Government of Colombia vs FARC-EMC State-based, 2 sources | 5 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Colombia | Toribío municipality Cauca department | Government of Colombia vs FARC-EMC State-based | 4 |
| 13 May 2026 | Colombia | San José del Guaviare municipality Guaviare department | Government of Colombia vs EMBF State-based | 4 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Colombia | Leiva municipality Nariño department | Government of Colombia vs FARC-EMC State-based | 3 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Colombia | Tame municipality Arauca department | Government of Colombia vs ELN State-based, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 3 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Colombia | San José del Guaviare municipality Guaviare department | Government of Colombia vs FARC-EMC State-based | 3 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Colombia | Popayán municipality Cauca department | Government of Colombia vs FARC-EMC State-based | 2 |
Actor names follow UCDP coding. "Government of X" covers state forces including police and allied militias where UCDP codes them under the state. See methodology.