Colombia’s illegal armed groups’ areas of influence

Fighters of the Gaitanista Self-Defense Forces of Colombia. (Image: AGC)

Several illegal armed groups are active in Colombia, either for political purposes, drug trafficking or a bit of both.

None of these groups are active in the entire national territory, but generally cover specific territories considered strategic for coca cultivation, cocaine production, and the trafficking abroad.

With the exception of “Los Rastrojos,” all groups have their origin in the country’s armed conflict, but deserted previous peace processes under the leadership of mid-level guerrilla or paramilitary commanders, or capos.


Colombia’s illegal armed groups’ areas of influence


 | ELN | FARC dissidentsRastrojos | Aguilas Negras | “Puntilleros” | EPL / “Pelusos”


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AGC / Clan del Golfo profile

 


Colombia’s illegal armed groups’ areas of influence


AGC / “Clan del Golfo” | | FARC dissidentsRastrojos | Aguilas Negras | “Puntilleros” | EPL / “Pelusos”


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ELN profile

 


Colombia’s illegal armed groups’ areas of influence


AGC / “Clan del Golfo” | ELN | | Rastrojos | Aguilas Negras | “Puntilleros” | EPL / “Pelusos”


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FARC dissidents profiles

 


Colombia’s illegal armed groups’ areas of influence


AGC / “Clan del Golfo” | ELN | FARC dissidents |  | Aguilas Negras | “Puntilleros” | EPL / “Pelusos”


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Rastrojos profile

 


Colombia’s illegal armed groups’ areas of influence


AGC / “Clan del Golfo” | ELN | FARC dissidentsRastrojos | | “Puntilleros” | EPL / “Pelusos”


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Aguilas Negras profile

 


Colombia’s illegal armed groups’ areas of influence


AGC / “Clan del Golfo” | ELN | FARC dissidentsRastrojos | Aguilas Negras | | EPL / “Pelusos”


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Puntilleros profile | Bloque Meta profile | Libertadores de Vichada profile

 


Colombia’s illegal armed groups’ areas of influence


AGC / “Clan del Golfo” | ELN | FARC dissidentsRastrojos | Aguilas Negras | “Puntilleros” |


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