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The National Liberation Army (ELN) and FARC dissidents exchange heavy fire across the , Colombia, killing at

Catatumbo campaign — The National Liberation Army (ELN) and FARC dissidents exchange heavy fire across the , Colombia, killing at least 80 people and injuring hundreds of others, with an unknown number

Published January 19, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Catatumbo campaign.

The National Liberation Army (ELN) and FARC dissidents exchange heavy fire across the , Colombia, killing at least 80 people and injuring hundreds of others, with an unknown number of people also reportedly being kidnapped, after the ELN accused the FARC dissidents of killing civilians in the area. Thousands of people have fled their homes due to the fighting. The Colombian Army says that it has rescued dozens of people, while the government calls on the ELN to cease their attacks immediately. [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kidnapped-colombia-peace-talks-fail-rebel-national-liberation-army/ (CBS News)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-01-19).