Overview
- Army bombardments this week killed 19 suspected FARC dissidents in the Amazon and nine in Arauca near the Venezuelan border, the heaviest toll since 2022.
- The Colombian ombudsman reported six minors were among those killed in the Amazon strike, saying they had been forcibly recruited, as the defense minister urged caution but defended the operation.
- President Gustavo Petro announced a halt to intelligence-sharing on November 11 before his government said cooperation would continue two days later, leaving U.S. involvement in these specific raids unconfirmed.
- Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez said the United States has participated in bombings under this administration, while Washington has tightened pressure, revoked Colombia’s anti-narcotics ally status, and expanded its regional military posture.
- Officials say the targets were dissident factions tied to Iván Mordisco, and local authorities are investigating whether rebel figure Antonio Medina was among the dead in Arauca.