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Los Pepes
Organized-violence events involving Los Pepes, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
3events, last 30 days
79events, last 90 days▲ +61% vs prior 90 days
183events, last 12 months
201est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 179–217, 15 civilians
Los Pepes was a party to 183 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 201 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Colombia.
In the last 90 days, 79 events involved Los Pepes, up +61% on the preceding 90 days (49).
Most frequent opposing parties: Los Costenos (174 events).
Where Los Pepes was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Countries
| Country | Events, 12m | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 183 | 201 |
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Atlántico department Colombia | 182 |
| Bolívar department Colombia | 1 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Los Costenos | 174 | 192 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 174 | 95% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 9 | 5% |
Deadliest events involving Los Pepes, 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 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Colombia | Barranquilla municipality Atlántico department | Los Pepes vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Colombia | Malambo municipality Atlántico department | Los Pepes vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 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.