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Los Costenos
Organized-violence events involving Los Costenos, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
17events, last 30 days
101events, last 90 days▲ +84% vs prior 90 days
225events, last 12 months
245est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 220–263, 33 civilians
Los Costenos was a party to 225 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 245 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Colombia.
In the last 90 days, 101 events involved Los Costenos, up +84% on the preceding 90 days (55).
Most frequent opposing parties: Los Pepes (174 events), La Nueva Generación del Freseo (15 events), Los Papalópez (4 events).
Where Los Costenos was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Countries
| Country | Events, 12m | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 225 | 245 |
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Atlántico department Colombia | 224 |
| Bolívar department Colombia | 1 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Los Pepes | 174 | 192 |
| La Nueva Generación del Freseo | 15 | 15 |
| Los Papalópez | 4 | 4 |
| EGC | 2 | 2 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 195 | 87% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 30 | 13% |
Deadliest events involving Los Costenos, last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2026 | Colombia | Barranquilla municipality Atlántico department | Los Costenos vs Los Pepes Non-state, 2 sources | 4 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | Colombia | Soledad municipality Atlántico department | Los Costenos vs Los Pepes Non-state, 2 sources | 3 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Colombia | Soledad municipality Atlántico department | Los Costenos vs Los Pepes Non-state | 2 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Colombia | Barranquilla municipality Atlántico department | Los Costenos vs Los Pepes Non-state | 2 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Colombia | Barranquilla municipality Atlántico department | Los Costenos vs Los Pepes Non-state | 2 |
| 20 Jun 2026 | Colombia | Soledad municipality Atlántico department | Los Costenos vs Los Pepes Non-state, 2 sources | 2 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Colombia | Barranquilla municipality Atlántico department | Los Costenos vs Los Pepes Non-state | 2 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Colombia | Soledad municipality Atlántico department | Los Costenos vs Los Pepes Non-state, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Colombia | Barranquilla municipality Atlántico department | La Nueva Generación del Freseo vs Los Costenos Non-state, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Colombia | Soledad municipality Atlántico department | La Nueva Generación del Freseo vs Los Costenos Non-state | 1 |
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.