
Colombian Government Struggles to Quell Rising Violence
In early 2025, Colombia faces rising violence as rival groups battle over Catatumbo, leaving 80 dead and displacing over 50,000 people.
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In early 2025, Colombia faces rising violence as rival groups battle over Catatumbo, leaving 80 dead and displacing over 50,000 people.
Violence in Colombia’s Catatumbo region has displaced an estimated 50,000 people, leaving families and youth facing uncertainty amid ongoing conflict.
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