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Country briefing

Colombia

Part of South America, which is at Low relative threat (index 39/100). US Level 3: Reconsider Travel

  • 1 incident
  • 0 severe (4–5)
  • 0 suspected terrorism
  • 2 deaths reported*

In the last 72 hours. *Sum of the highest figure cited per incident in publisher reports; tolls are often revised and may double count.

Official travel advice

UK Foreign Office

New information about the the temporary deployment of security forces in the city of Cucuta (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page).

Updated 30 Oct 2026

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US State Department

US Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Advisory dated 31 Mar 2026

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SENTINEL's threat levels compare news activity between regions; they are not travel advice. Always read the full official advice before you travel.

Middle East & Caucasus: High threat (index 100)Eastern Europe & Russia: High threat (index 94)Central & Southern Africa: High threat (index 93)North America: Medium threat (index 71)Central America & Caribbean: Medium threat (index 64)Western & Northern Europe: Medium threat (index 64)South Asia: Medium threat (index 58)Southeast Asia: Medium threat (index 54)East Asia: Medium threat (index 50)South America: Low threat (index 39)Southern Europe & Balkans: Low threat (index 37)North Africa: Low threat (index 35)West Africa & Sahel: Low threat (index 30)Oceania & Pacific: Low threat (index 24)East Africa & Horn: Low threat (index 21)Central Asia: Low threat (index 0) Methane blast kills 2 at Colombian mine, search continues for 2 missing
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  • Low
  • Suspected terrorism
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Incidents in Colombia