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Antioquia department: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Antioquia department, Colombia. Country-wide report: Colombia, May 2026.
In May 2026, UCDP recorded 7 organized-violence events in Antioquia department, Colombia, with 12 estimated deaths. The previous month had no recorded events. The death toll range is 8 to 12.
43% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 2.
The most active pairing was EGC - El Mesa gang with 1 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2026 | Marinilla municipality Antioquia department | EGC vs El Mesa gang Non-state | 4 0–4 |
| 15 May 2026 | Andes municipality Antioquia department | EGC vs La Terraza Non-state | 3 |
| 22 May 2026 | Briceño municipality Antioquia department | Government of Colombia vs EMBF State-based | 1 |
| 17 May 2026 | Itagüí municipality Antioquia department | El Ajizal vs Los Venezolanos Non-state | 1 |
| 6 May 2026 | Yarumal municipality Antioquia department | EMBF vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 4 sources | 1 |
| 4 May 2026 | Briceño municipality Antioquia department | Government of Colombia vs FARC-EMC State-based | 1 |
| 1 May 2026 | Medellín municipality Antioquia department | Government of Colombia vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Colombia | 3 | 3 |
| EGC | 2 | 7 |
| EMBF | 2 | 2 |
| El Mesa gang | 1 | 4 |
| La Terraza | 1 | 3 |
| El Ajizal | 1 | 1 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.