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Colombia armed conflict drone attacks 2026
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9 DAYS
23 FACTS
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FIRST ENTRY SEP 18
SEP 26 · Day 9
Colombia extradites leader of armed group to US
De la Espriella asked US authorities not to allow Rojas to negotiate deals that would leave his crimes unpunished.
Rojas will face drug trafficking and terrorism charges in the US.
Geovany Andres Rojas is accused of leading an organization formed by previous members of the FARC rebel group.
SEP 18 · Day 1
Drone attacks by Colombian armed groups more than double in early 2026
In January 2026, the Colombian government announced a $1.68bn project to develop an anti-drone shield.
A Human Rights Watch report said children are being trained in drone warfare.
Colombian military forces have used grenade-launching drones to counter armed fighters.