politics
diciembre 30, 2025
2025, un año amargo y violento para las poblaciones del sur de Bolívar
Este 2025 fue un año particularmente complejo para las poblaciones del sur de Bolívar. A pesar de las alertas emitidas con respecto a un escalamiento de la violencia por parte de los grupos armados ilegales, las comunidades siguieron siendo víctimas de desplazamientos, homicidios y múltiples atropellos por parte de las estructuras criminales.
TL;DR
- Southern Bolívar experienced escalating violence in 2025, marked by displacements, homicides, and atrocities from illegal armed groups.
- Violence has expanded from rural confrontation zones to urban centers, including an increase in drone attacks.
- Communities have shown resilience and organization, staging peace mobilizations against armed group actions.
- The state's historical absence has allowed illegal groups to establish control and offer opportunities through illegal economies.
- Current security policies are seen as reactive and insufficient for dismantling expanding criminal structures.
- A recent intersectoral commission meeting aimed to address the humanitarian crisis, but concerns remain about upcoming elections.
- Experts call for the state to establish effective governance and implement sustainable actions to de-escalate violence.