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Colombia humanitarian crisis overview
Humanitarian overview with dated reports, alerts and key figures from trusted sources.
227 reports · Protection and Human Rights
Humanitarian emergency persists in Nariño due to ongoing conflict and criminal activities.
reports 08-10 to 2026-10-16 · active data · updated 2026-10-16
Current alerts
- GreenGreen flood alert in Colombia
Recent reports
- Colombia: Impactos humanitarios en los municipios de la frontera entre Nariño y Ecuador (Informe temático 15 de octubre de 2026) (ACAPS)
- Colombia: Humanitarian impacts in the municipalities along the Nariño–Ecuador border | Thematic report 15 October 2026 (ACAPS)
- Dos meses después del terremoto en Colombia, la brecha de financiamiento pone en riesgo a 57.000 personas a medida que El Niño se intensifica (IOM)
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2026-10-16Between January 2025 and July 2026, the border region between Nariño and Ecuador experienced a humanitarian emergency. This was primarily driven by disputes over drug trafficking and gold mining. Non-State Armed Groups have shifted their tactics from large-scale confrontations.
The activities of Non-State Armed Groups continue to pose significant risks to communities. Funding for humanitarian operations remains well below requirements, with less than half of the necessary funds secured.
The conflict has led to a humanitarian emergency, affecting populations in the border municipalities. The specific impacts on displacement and access to services are not detailed in the provided information.
The current report does not specify the number of people affected by the humanitarian emergency, nor does it detail the specific impacts on displacement, services, or food security.