Colombia Records Latin America’s Highest Number of Drone Attacks
Colombia has become the main setting for attacks involving explosive-laden drones in Latin America, according to an international intelligence report warning of the rapid expansion of this form of violence used by illegal armed groups. The document indicates that the various groups that emerged as dissident factions of the now-defunct FARC and the National Liberation […]
Colombia has experienced a surge in drone attacks, now holding the highest number in Latin America, according to an international intelligence report. The Colombian Army notes that 418 drone attacks have been recorded in 2026, a 125% increase from 2025's 333 attacks. The majority of these incidents, 97 out of 182, occurred in Colombian municipalities, with Cauca being the most affected region.
Dissident groups, primarily former FARC and ELN factions, are the main responsible parties. These groups have adopted drones as a low-altitude attack tool, using commercially purchased drones from China, which are then diverted to criminal organizations. The report highlights the ease with which these organizations obtain the necessary components for drones, making control and regulation difficult.
The intelligence community emphasizes that this technology has evolved from an occasional tool to a crucial part of armed groups' operational capabilities.
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