In 2016, a historic peace accord ended the 50-year armed conflict between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). But implementing the accord and ensuring that its provisions equitably reach all corners of the country remains difficult. Former FARC dissident groups have clashed with the National Liberation Army (ELN), a smaller armed guerrilla group, as well as other transnational criminal organizations for control of territories left “orphaned” after the demobilization process. The COVID-19 public health crisis has exacerbated levels of poverty and insecurity throughout the country, with 2020 being the most violent year since the signing of the accords.
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