Aumenta número de víctimas de minas antipersona en Colombia
El número de militares y policías víctimas de minas antipersona crece en Colombia en medio de la escalada de la violencia ejercida por guerrillas que se disputan el control de territorios tras el acuerdo de paz con las FARC. AFP En un hospital para uniformados en Bogotá aumenta la cantidad de heridos, algunos de ellos […]
TL;DR
- Military and police victims of antipersonnel mines are increasing in Colombia.
- The rise in casualties is linked to illegal organizations involved in drug trafficking and territorial disputes.
- 2025 is projected to be the year with the most security force members injured and killed by mines since President Gustavo Petro took office.
- The number of injured has risen from 49 in 2022 to 68 cases by the end of 2025.
- This trend represents the second highest figure since 2017, after the FARC laid down their arms.
- Dr. Miguel Ángel Gutiérrez notes an increase in the severity of injuries.
- Humanitarian brigades are conducting mine clearance operations in remote areas.
- About 2.1 million hectares have been declared mine-free since 2015.
- President Petro has denounced increased violence from groups like the ELN and FARC dissidents.
- Experts suggest criminal groups have strengthened under the current peace negotiation policies.
- Minefields remain a tactic used by rebels, with disputes motivating their planting.