Conflict · Catatumbo, Norte de Santander, Colombia · October 12, 2026

Colombian army airstrike kills four FARC dissidents in Catatumbo

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 10, 8:00 PM ET

Colombia's army bombed a guerrilla camp in Norte de Santander, killing four FARC dissidents and recovering 12 rifles. The camp was linked to the 33rd Front in the Catatumbo region.

Why it matters

Renewed bombing of armed groups shows Colombia's conflict intensifying in a key coca-growing border region with Venezuela.

Background

Catatumbo borders Venezuela and is disputed by the ELN guerrillas and FARC dissident factions that rejected the 2016 peace deal. Fighting there has displaced many civilians.

The story so far

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3. Oct 11Colombian army airstrike kills four FARC dissidents
4. Oct 12Colombian army airstrike kills four FARC dissidents in Catatumbo

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Sources

• El Tiempo ↗October 11, 2026

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