Colombia records highest number of massacres in six years
Colombia reports 35 massacres in Q1, with 133 deaths, the highest figure since 2020 according to official data.
Colombia is grappling with a sharp rise in collective violence, as official data shows the highest number of massacres in six years. In the first quarter of the year, 35 such crimes were recorded on Colombian soil, leading to a tragic toll of 133 people killed. This figure is the highest since 2020, signaling a concerning setback in the country's security and peace efforts. Authorities are still investigating the drivers behind this surge, which has raised alarms among human rights organizations and affected communities.
