Overview

• At least nine Colombian soldiers were killed and around ten abducted during clashes with suspected FARC splinter fighters in the Guaviare region on April 27, 2025.
• The attack is part of a resurgence of violence by dissident factions that rejected the 2016 peace agreement and remain active in illicit activities such as drug trafficking and extortion.
• In the past two weeks, 18 security personnel, including soldiers and police, have been killed in various attacks across Colombia, according to reports.
• Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez condemned the targeted killings of security forces, emphasizing that even off-duty personnel are being attacked.
• Despite improvements in security following the 2016 peace accord, parts of Colombia remain under the control of illegal armed groups, undermining national stability.