Human Rights Crisis Erupts in Valle del Cauca and Bolívar, Warns Ombudsman's Office

A human rights crisis is unfolding in the Valle del Cauca Department and Bolívar as violence escalates due to clashes involving the Clan del Golfo and the National Liberation Army (Colombia).

• The Ombudsmans Office reported significant violence affecting communities in the Bajo Calima region of the Valle del Cauca Department and Bolívar, signaling a deteriorating security situation.
• Recent clashes between the Clan del Golfo and the National Liberation Army (Colombia) have led to increased displacement and fear among local residents in South America.
• Authorities have recorded multiple incidents of violence, with local communities in the Middle Magdalena Valley expressing urgent calls for protection and intervention amid the rising turmoil.