Colombia's Internal Armed Conflict

Colombia’s Internal Armed Conflict is a long-running struggle involving government forces, guerrilla groups like the FARC and ELN, drug traffickers, and paramilitary organizations. It has caused widespread violence, displacement, and human rights abuses, rooted in issues such as inequality, land disputes, and political interests. The conflict began in the 1960s and fragmented Colombia’s social fabric. Although peace agreements, like the 2016 peace deal with FARC, have reduced violence, conflicts persist in some regions, impacting civilian safety, community development, and the country’s stability.