Colombia's Ongoing Violence and Displacement

Violence has erupted in Colombia's Catatumbo region, primarily driven by the National Liberation Army (ELN) targeting former FARC members following the group's disbandment in 2016. Recent attacks have led to horrific scenarios where community leaders are assassinated, resulting in over 53,000 people being displaced, marking the largest forced movement since 1997. Many residents have fled to Cucuta, where they seek refuge in response to the escalating crisis, highlighting the dire humanitarian needs as they await food and shelter. President Gustavo Petro's attempts at peace negotiations have currently stalled, resulting in a state of internal commotion to address the violence and humanitarian response, but significant challenges remain due to the complexities of the conflict.