Violencia en el Catatumbo: Defensoría alerta por desplazamiento de 250 personas tras combates
Por cuenta de los enfrentamientos entre las disidencias de las extintas Farc y la guerrilla del ELN en la región del Catatumbo, Norte de Santander, es...
TL;DR
- Clashes between FARC dissidents and ELN in Catatumbo have caused the forced displacement of 250 individuals.
- The displaced families have sought refuge in Tibú, overwhelming the municipality's resources.
- The Defensoría del Pueblo reported over 101,000 forced displacements in Colombia between January 1 and November 30, 2025.
- Authorities are requesting aid from regional, national, and any other willing entities to assist the displaced.
- The ongoing conflict also led to the confinement of over 110,000 inhabitants in various regions.
- Norte de Santander, Nariño, and Cauca departments registered the highest numbers of forced displacement.
- The Defensoría del Pueblo urges the implementation of preventative policies and territorial-focused responses to ensure state presence and civilian protection.