Macro-Case 07 is one of the landmark investigations undertaken by Colombia’s Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz (Special Jurisdiction for Peace – JEP), the transitional justice system established under the 2016 Peace Accord. The case investigates the forced recruitment and use of children during the armed conflict between 1971 and 2016. It is divided into two sub-cases: (1) crimes committed by the former FARC-EP;...
On 21 June 2026, the Colombian presidential election saw the closest contest in the country’s history, with just one percentage point separating Abelardo de la Espriella — a right-wing outsider entering the political arena for the first time — and Iván Cepeda of the left-wing Pacto Histórico. The election of De La Espriella, adds to...
London, 17 June 2026 — As Colombians prepare to vote in the second round of the presidential election this Sunday, 21 June, the outcome is expected to shape the country’s approach to peace, human rights, security and environmental policy for years to come. Polls point to a close race, leaving the outcome highly uncertain. The...
An attack with drones carrying explosives left one soldier dead in Norte de Santander.A Colombian soldier was killed and two others were injured after an explosive-laden drone attack attributed to the ELN in the rural community of Los Negritos, in the municipality of Teorama, Norte de Santander. The incident is the latest in a growing...
Defending our rights: A call to action against Glencore. A coordinated campaign by affected communities and allied organisations, brought together under the coalition Resistencia Activa Ya!, which is calling for stronger international action and accountability against the multinational mining company Glencore. Highlighting allegations that Glencore’s global operations are linked to environmental destruction, water contamination, health...
On 8 March2026, Colombia held congressional elections, the first major vote of the year ahead of the presidential election at the end of May 2026, with a second round in June if necessary. In the Senate, the left-wing party of President Gustavo Petro, the Pacto Historico (Historic Pact), emerged as the largest political force, winning 25 of the 103 seats. The second-largest party was the Centro Democratico (Democratic Centre), the party founded by a former...
On 4 February 2026, parliamentarians, civil servants, experts, campaigners, academics, and community representatives gathered in the UK Parliament for a timely discussion on the growing dangers to global security posed by the Investor–State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) — a legal mechanism contained in international trade and investment agreements that allows foreign investors to sue governments in...
On 11 August 2025, it was announced that Miguel Uribe the pre-candidate for the Centro Democratico Party for next year’s presidential elections had died of his injuries from the assassination attempt on his life in June. This cruel act not only challenges democracy but also leaves a family devastated by his loss. On 7 June...
Human rights defenders in Colombia play an essential role in the pursuit of peace and the promotion and protection of human rights. But their work places them at severe risk. Threats, attacks, acts of intimidation and killings are common, making Colombia one of the most dangerous countries in the world for human rights work. This...
On this year’s commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, ABColombia highlights the importance of the Colombian Transitional Justice System to address impunity, and provide truth, justice and reparation to thousands of women and LGBTQI+ people victims of sexual violence in the armed conflict. However, it draws attention to...
