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Norte de Santander department: conflict events in July 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Norte de Santander department, Colombia. Country-wide report: Colombia, July 2026.
In July 2026, UCDP recorded 18 organized-violence events in Norte de Santander department, Colombia, with 21 estimated deaths. That is +350% compared with 4 events the month before.
61% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 7.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 11 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, July 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2026 | Villa del Rosario municipality Norte de Santander department | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Ocaña municipality Norte de Santander department | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | El Carmen municipality Norte de Santander department | Government of Colombia vs ELN State-based, 1 civilian, 4 sources | 2 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Cúcuta municipality Norte de Santander department | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Cúcuta municipality Norte de Santander department | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | Cúcuta municipality Norte de Santander department | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | El Zulia municipality Norte de Santander department | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Cúcuta municipality Norte de Santander department | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Cúcuta municipality Norte de Santander department | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Cúcuta municipality Norte de Santander department | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 28 | 32 |
| Government of Colombia | 1 | 2 |
| ELN | 1 | 2 |
All months
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.