40 mass displacements and over 39,000 confined so far in 2026, according to the Ombudsman's Office
The Ombudsman's Office documented that so far this year there have been 40 mass forced displacement events in Colombia, affecting...
TL;DR
- 40 mass forced displacement events have occurred this year, affecting 7,768 people.
- 26 confinement events have limited the mobility and basic rights of 39,807 people.
- Magdalena reports the highest number of displacement victims (1,960), while Cauca leads in confinement (9,300).
- In March alone, there were 13 displacement events affecting 1,662 people, primarily in Nariño, Norte de Santander, Caquetá, and Antioquia.
- March also saw 12 confinement events affecting 18,862 people, with significant impact in Chocó and Nariño.
- Clan del Golfo, ELN, FARC dissidents, and ACSN are identified as responsible for confinement.
- Illegal armed groups are using confinement to maintain territorial control and boost illegal economies.
- 25,585 foreigners, mostly Venezuelan (25,356), have transited the country irregularly.