Archive · 19 Jan 2026
27 Dead in Colombia Guerrilla Clashes
There was a big fight between two groups of leftist guerrillas in Colombia.
The fight happened in a jungle area called El Retorno, which is far from the capital city, Bogotá.
Many people, 27 in total, were killed in this fight.
The groups were fighting because they both wanted to control the jungle area.
The military reported that this was one of the most violent fights in recent months.
At least 27 members of a leftist guerrilla group were killed in clashes with a rival faction in Colombia.
The clashes occurred in the rural area of El Retorno, in the department of Guaviare.
The fight was over control of a jungle area in southwestern Colombia.
The clashes were reported to be the most violent in recent months.
The location is 300 kilometers (186 miles) southwest of Bogotá.
- Who
- Members of leftist guerrilla groups in Colombia
- What
- Clashes between rival guerrilla factions
- When
- Recent months, with the most violent clashes reported on Sunday, January 18
- Where
- Rural area of El Retorno, Guaviare, Colombia
- Why
- Fight over control of a jungle area
- Location
- El Retorno, Guaviare, Colombia
- Distance from Bogotá
- 300 kilometers (186 miles)
- Groups Involved
- Leftist guerrilla groups
- Casualties
- 27 dead
- Nature of Conflict
- Fight over control of jungle area
