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UCDP data through 30 Sep 2026. The data before this update ended on 31 Aug 2026. Candidate Events are preliminary and UCDP revises them.

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  • The log has a new monthly count of events for 15 countries and 53 regions.
  • The log has a new monthly count of estimated deaths for 23 countries.
  • The log has a new 12-month count of events for 9 countries and 26 actors.
  • The site added 29 pages.

Countries

In name order.

Table 1. Countries: each change recorded on 28 Oct 2026, in name order
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AfghanistanUCDP recorded 19 events in Afghanistan in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 26 (preliminary).
AfghanistanUCDP recorded 134 estimated deaths in Afghanistan in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 31 (preliminary).
BrazilUCDP recorded 407 events in Brazil in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 335 (preliminary).
Burkina FasoUCDP recorded 26 events in Burkina Faso in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 47 (preliminary).
Burkina FasoUCDP recorded 36 estimated deaths in Burkina Faso in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 171 (preliminary).
CameroonUCDP recorded 28 events in Cameroon in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 14 (preliminary).
CameroonUCDP recorded 55 estimated deaths in Cameroon in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 32 (preliminary).
ColombiaUCDP recorded 1,260 events in Colombia in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 1,068 (preliminary).
Costa RicaUCDP recorded 38 events in Costa Rica in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 49 (preliminary).
DR CongoUCDP recorded 121 estimated deaths in DR Congo in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 189 (preliminary).
EcuadorUCDP recorded 389 events in Ecuador in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 136 (preliminary).
EthiopiaUCDP recorded 119 events in Ethiopia in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 71 (preliminary).
EthiopiaUCDP recorded 609 estimated deaths in Ethiopia in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 353 (preliminary).
HaitiUCDP recorded 26 estimated deaths in Haiti in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 52 (preliminary).
IndiaUCDP recorded 16 events in India in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 11 (preliminary).
IndiaUCDP recorded 28 estimated deaths in India in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 17 (preliminary).
IranUCDP recorded 47 estimated deaths in Iran in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 17 (preliminary).
IranUCDP recorded 519 events in Iran in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 185 (preliminary).
Israel and PalestineUCDP recorded 96 events in Israel and Palestine in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 61 (preliminary).
Israel and PalestineUCDP recorded 130 estimated deaths in Israel and Palestine in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 103 (preliminary).
Israel and PalestineUCDP recorded 933 events in Israel and Palestine in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 1,265 (preliminary).
LebanonUCDP recorded 17 events in Lebanon in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 10 (preliminary).
LebanonUCDP recorded 41 estimated deaths in Lebanon in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 25 (preliminary).
MaliUCDP recorded 76 events in Mali in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 59 (preliminary).
MaliUCDP recorded 194 estimated deaths in Mali in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 96 (preliminary).
MexicoUCDP recorded 235 events in Mexico in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 183 (preliminary).
MexicoUCDP recorded 262 estimated deaths in Mexico in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 216 (preliminary).
MozambiqueUCDP recorded 14 events in Mozambique in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 3 (preliminary).
MyanmarUCDP recorded 177 estimated deaths in Myanmar in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 129 (preliminary).
NigerUCDP recorded 62 estimated deaths in Niger in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 42 (preliminary).
NigeriaUCDP recorded 451 estimated deaths in Nigeria in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 992 (preliminary).
PakistanUCDP recorded 667 estimated deaths in Pakistan in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 535 (preliminary).
Papua New GuineaUCDP recorded 12 estimated deaths in Papua New Guinea in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 1 (preliminary).
RussiaUCDP recorded 11 events in Russia in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 20 (preliminary).
RussiaUCDP recorded 30 estimated deaths in Russia in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 54 (preliminary).
RussiaUCDP recorded 340 events in Russia in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 282 (preliminary).
SomaliaUCDP recorded 25 events in Somalia in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 38 (preliminary).
SomaliaUCDP recorded 194 estimated deaths in Somalia in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 148 (preliminary).
South AfricaUCDP recorded 76 estimated deaths in South Africa in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 48 (preliminary).
South AfricaUCDP recorded 131 events in South Africa in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 78 (preliminary).
South SudanUCDP recorded 16 estimated deaths in South Sudan in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 109 (preliminary).
SyriaUCDP recorded 8 events in Syria in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 52 (preliminary).
SyriaUCDP recorded 40 estimated deaths in Syria in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 65 (preliminary).
VenezuelaUCDP recorded 2 events in Venezuela in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 7 (preliminary).
YemenUCDP recorded 232 events in Yemen in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 122 (preliminary).
YemenUCDP recorded 2,924 estimated deaths in Yemen in September 2026 (preliminary). The estimate for August 2026 was 1,484 (preliminary).
YemenUCDP recorded 690 events in Yemen in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 474 (preliminary).

Regions

In name order.

Table 2. Regions: each change recorded on 28 Oct 2026, in name order
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Badakhshan province, AfghanistanUCDP recorded 2 events in Badakhshan province, Afghanistan, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 10 (preliminary).
Baghlan province, AfghanistanUCDP recorded no events in Baghlan province, Afghanistan, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 5 (preliminary).
Hilmand province, AfghanistanHilmand province, Afghanistan, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Paktya province, AfghanistanPaktya province, Afghanistan, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Amapá state, BrazilUCDP recorded 4 events in Amapá state, Brazil, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 9 (preliminary).
Liptako region, Burkina FasoUCDP recorded 1 event in Liptako region, Burkina Faso, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 6 (preliminary).
Sourou region, Burkina FasoUCDP recorded 1 event in Sourou region, Burkina Faso, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 7 (preliminary).
North-West region, CameroonUCDP recorded 13 events in North-West region, Cameroon, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 3 (preliminary).
Atlántico department, ColombiaUCDP recorded 29 events in Atlántico department, Colombia, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 70 (preliminary).
Bolívar department, ColombiaUCDP recorded 15 events in Bolívar department, Colombia, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 6 (preliminary).
Cesar department, ColombiaUCDP recorded 14 events in Cesar department, Colombia, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 9 (preliminary).
Tolima department, ColombiaUCDP recorded 7 events in Tolima department, Colombia, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 2 (preliminary).
Ituri province, DR CongoUCDP recorded 8 events in Ituri province, DR Congo, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 16 (preliminary).
Nord Kivu province, DR CongoUCDP recorded 18 events in Nord Kivu province, DR Congo, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 13 (preliminary).
Sud Kivu province, DR CongoUCDP recorded 13 events in Sud Kivu province, DR Congo, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 18 (preliminary).
El Oro province, EcuadorUCDP recorded 16 events in El Oro province, Ecuador, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 5 (preliminary).
Esmeraldas province, EcuadorEsmeraldas province, Ecuador, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Guayas province, EcuadorUCDP recorded 11 events in Guayas province, Ecuador, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 16 (preliminary).
Los Ríos province, EcuadorLos Ríos province, Ecuador, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Santa Elena province, EcuadorSanta Elena province, Ecuador, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Afar state, EthiopiaAfar state, Ethiopia, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Amhara state, EthiopiaUCDP recorded 39 events in Amhara state, Ethiopia, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 23 (preliminary).
Oromiya state, EthiopiaUCDP recorded 16 events in Oromiya state, Ethiopia, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 28 (preliminary).
Tigray state, EthiopiaUCDP recorded 43 events in Tigray state, Ethiopia, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 12 (preliminary).
Alborz province, IranAlborz province, Iran, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Bushehr province, IranBushehr province, Iran, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
East Azarbaijan province, IranEast Azarbaijan province, Iran, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Hamadan province, IranHamadan province, Iran, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Ilam province, IranIlam province, Iran, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Kohgiluyeh and Buyer Ahmad province, IranKohgiluyeh and Buyer Ahmad province, Iran, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Lorestan province, IranLorestan province, Iran, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Markazi province, IranMarkazi province, Iran, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Qazvin province, IranQazvin province, Iran, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Qom province, IranQom province, Iran, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Zanjan province, IranZanjan province, Iran, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Gaza Strip, Israel and PalestineUCDP recorded 93 events in Gaza Strip, Israel and Palestine, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 58 (preliminary).
Bandiagara region, MaliBandiagara region, Mali, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
San region, MaliSan region, Mali, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Segou region, MaliUCDP recorded 19 events in Segou region, Mali, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 8 (preliminary).
Baja California state, MexicoUCDP recorded 32 events in Baja California state, Mexico, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 1 (preliminary).
Chihuahua state, MexicoUCDP recorded 11 events in Chihuahua state, Mexico, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 19 (preliminary).
Colima state, MexicoUCDP recorded 1 event in Colima state, Mexico, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 8 (preliminary).
Guanajuato state, MexicoUCDP recorded 50 events in Guanajuato state, Mexico, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 32 (preliminary).
Guerrero state, MexicoUCDP recorded 32 events in Guerrero state, Mexico, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 26 (preliminary).
Jalisco state, MexicoJalisco state, Mexico, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Tabasco state, MexicoUCDP recorded 8 events in Tabasco state, Mexico, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 0 (preliminary).
Cabo Delgado province, MozambiqueUCDP recorded 10 events in Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 3 (preliminary).
Ayeyarwady region, MyanmarAyeyarwady region, Myanmar, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Chin state, MyanmarUCDP recorded no events in Chin state, Myanmar, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 5 (preliminary).
Borno state, NigeriaUCDP recorded 10 events in Borno state, Nigeria, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 22 (preliminary).
Kaduna state, NigeriaUCDP recorded 12 events in Kaduna state, Nigeria, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 4 (preliminary).
Niger state, NigeriaUCDP recorded 6 events in Niger state, Nigeria, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 17 (preliminary).
Plateau state, NigeriaUCDP recorded 47 events in Plateau state, Nigeria, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 28 (preliminary).
Sokoto state, NigeriaUCDP recorded 9 events in Sokoto state, Nigeria, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 14 (preliminary).
Balochistan province, PakistanUCDP recorded 78 events in Balochistan province, Pakistan, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 63 (preliminary).
Enga province, Papua New GuineaEnga province, Papua New Guinea, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Moscow oblast, RussiaMoscow oblast, Russia, has a page now. A page needs 5 or more events in the last 12 months.
Lower Shabelle region, SomaliaUCDP recorded 4 events in Lower Shabelle region, Somalia, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 11 (preliminary).
North Darfur state, SudanUCDP recorded 2 events in North Darfur state, Sudan, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 8 (preliminary).
South Darfur state, SudanUCDP recorded 6 events in South Darfur state, Sudan, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 1 (preliminary).
Al Hasakah governorate, SyriaUCDP recorded 1 event in Al Hasakah governorate, Syria, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 7 (preliminary).
Aleppo governorate, SyriaUCDP recorded no events in Aleppo governorate, Syria, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 8 (preliminary).
Deir ez Zor governorate, SyriaUCDP recorded 2 events in Deir ez Zor governorate, Syria, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 7 (preliminary).
Hamah governorate, SyriaUCDP recorded 1 event in Hamah governorate, Syria, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 7 (preliminary).
Donetsk oblast, UkraineUCDP recorded 53 events in Donetsk oblast, Ukraine, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 67 (preliminary).
Kherson oblast, UkraineUCDP recorded 23 events in Kherson oblast, Ukraine, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 33 (preliminary).
Kyiv Special Republican city, UkraineUCDP recorded 13 events in Kyiv Special Republican city, Ukraine, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 8 (preliminary).
Luhansk oblast, UkraineUCDP recorded 5 events in Luhansk oblast, Ukraine, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 14 (preliminary).
Sumy oblast, UkraineUCDP recorded 19 events in Sumy oblast, Ukraine, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 24 (preliminary).
Zaporizhzhya oblast, UkraineUCDP recorded 26 events in Zaporizhzhya oblast, Ukraine, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 41 (preliminary).
al-Jawf governorate, YemenUCDP recorded 16 events in al-Jawf governorate, Yemen, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 5 (preliminary).
Dali governorate, YemenUCDP recorded 2 events in Dali governorate, Yemen, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 8 (preliminary).
Hudaydah governorate, YemenUCDP recorded 20 events in Hudaydah governorate, Yemen, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 12 (preliminary).
Laḩij governorate, YemenUCDP recorded 31 events in Laḩij governorate, Yemen, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 1 (preliminary).
Marib governorate, YemenUCDP recorded 23 events in Marib governorate, Yemen, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 15 (preliminary).
Taiz governorate, YemenUCDP recorded 110 events in Taiz governorate, Yemen, in September 2026 (preliminary). The count for August 2026 was 38 (preliminary).

Actors

In name order.

Table 3. Actors: each change recorded on 28 Oct 2026, in name order
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ASTCASTC has a page now. A page needs 10 or more events in the last 12 months.
BRASUCDP recorded 568 events that involve BRAS in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 513 (preliminary).
Cartel Independiente de AcapulcoUCDP recorded 79 events that involve Cartel Independiente de Acapulco in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 106 (preliminary).
Carteles UnidosUCDP recorded 25 events that involve Carteles Unidos in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 43 (preliminary).
Comando VermelhoUCDP recorded 185 events that involve Comando Vermelho in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 159 (preliminary).
CPI-MaoistUCDP recorded 47 events that involve CPI-Maoist in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 66 (preliminary).
ELNUCDP recorded 91 events that involve ELN in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 103 (preliminary).
EPFASEPFAS has a page now. A page needs 10 or more events in the last 12 months.
Forces of the Presidential Leadership CouncilUCDP recorded 568 events that involve Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 354 (preliminary).
Government of AfghanistanUCDP recorded 207 events that involve Government of Afghanistan in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 188 (preliminary).
Government of ColombiaUCDP recorded 108 events that involve Government of Colombia in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 121 (preliminary).
Government of IranUCDP recorded 550 events that involve Government of Iran in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 220 (preliminary).
Government of IsraelUCDP recorded 1,520 events that involve Government of Israel in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 1,831 (preliminary).
Government of Israel, Government of United States of AmericaUCDP recorded 466 events that involve Government of Israel, Government of United States of America in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 133 (preliminary).
Government of SyriaUCDP recorded 74 events that involve Government of Syria in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 87 (preliminary).
Government of Yemen (North Yemen)UCDP recorded 550 events that involve Government of Yemen (North Yemen) in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 342 (preliminary).
HamasUCDP recorded 816 events that involve Hamas in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 1,142 (preliminary).
Juarez CartelUCDP recorded 148 events that involve Juarez Cartel in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 184 (preliminary).
Los ChonerosUCDP recorded 37 events that involve Los Choneros in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 50 (preliminary).
Los LobosUCDP recorded 45 events that involve Los Lobos in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 58 (preliminary).
Los RusosUCDP recorded 79 events that involve Los Rusos in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 106 (preliminary).
MwaghavulMwaghavul has a page now. A page needs 10 or more events in the last 12 months.
NagaNaga has a page now. A page needs 10 or more events in the last 12 months.
NUGUCDP recorded 128 events that involve NUG in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 157 (preliminary).
PCCUCDP recorded 47 events that involve PCC in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 62 (preliminary).
PIJUCDP recorded 57 events that involve PIJ in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 36 (preliminary).
Puntland State of SomaliaUCDP recorded 15 events that involve Puntland State of Somalia in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 29 (preliminary).
SCEFUCDP recorded 189 events that involve SCEF in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 147 (preliminary).
SDFUCDP recorded 42 events that involve SDF in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 55 (preliminary).
SFCSFC has a page now. A page needs 10 or more events in the last 12 months.
STCUCDP recorded 37 events that involve STC in the 12 months to 30 Sep 2026 (preliminary). The count for the 12 months to 31 Aug 2026 was 65 (preliminary).
Terceiro Comando PuroTerceiro Comando Puro has a page now. A page needs 10 or more events in the last 12 months.

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