The story so far · 2 days, October 11 to 12, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Catatumbo, Norte de Santander, Colombia on October 11, 2026. Newest first.
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.
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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.
Sources: El Tiempo · See it on the globe
The Colombian army bombed a guerrilla camp of the FARC dissident Front 33 in the Catatumbo region of Norte de Santander, killing four and seizing 12 rifles, according to an initial tally.
Why it matters: Military bombings signal an intensified state offensive against armed groups in a key coca-growing border region.
Sources: El Tiempo · See it on the globe