In: TraCe Policy Brief, 8, Frankfurt/M.
In January 2025, violent clashes between competing armed groups in the region of Catatumbo led to one of the worst humanitarian crises in Colombia’s recent history, which left at least 55 civilians dead and more than 50,000 people forcibly displaced. Despite the declaration of a national emergency and the deployment of the military by the government of Gustavo Petro, the situation remains tense. In this TraCe Policy Brief, we identify key causes behind the most recent escalation of violence and discuss implications for ongoing and future attempts at building peace in Colombia.
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