National Liberation Army.
1962-1965 insurgency in Peru
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 19
What's happening
Active this week
-
Militant groups are operating with impunity in Colombia, leading to threats against the elected president, which CSW is monitoring.Some support1 report4 developments inside
-
Criminal organizations from Colombia are sending fighters and acquiring drone warfare skills to assist Ukraine.Some support3 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
-
The National Liberation Army operates in Chocó while the new president vows a military offensive against militant groups.Some support3 reports1 development inside
-
The National Liberation Army's local unit was named in Ocaña, a municipality near the Colombia-Venezuela border.Some support1 report
-
An attack took place in Cucuta, Colombia, blamed on a rebel group, while Abelardo de la Espriella prepares to be president.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
-
The National Liberation Army was used in a civil war context in Costa Rica, leading to a provisional junta and challenged election results.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around National Liberation Army this week
News at the entities that move National Liberation Army most-
Colombia OperationalThe ARIRANG world tour, featuring BTS, earned over $465 million in Q3 2026 across global stops including Las Vegas, London, and Colombia.Moves National Liberation Army
-
Gustavo Petro OperationalColombian President Gustavo Petro and politician Carlos Alonso Lucio are alleged to have been members of the M-19 guerrilla organization.Moves National Liberation Army
-
Abelardo de la Espriella OperationalAbelardo de la Espriella demands answers regarding the circumstances surrounding Miguel Uribe's death.Moves National Liberation Army
-
Algeria StructuralA deepening crisis unfolds between the leaders of Algeria and France, centered on a major policy dispute at the President's official residence.Moves National Liberation Army
-
Venezuela Shared contextFundraising supports aid work in Venezuela.Moves National Liberation Army
-
Ecuador Shared contextBen Saul called Pacific strikes unlawful as drug war unfolds in Pacific waters near Ecuador.Moves National Liberation Army
Connections
The 16 strongest of 19, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Colombia Operational
The National Liberation Army operates as an armed insurgent group, conducting military and criminal activities within Colombian territory.
-
Abelardo de la Espriella Operational
The relationship is characterized by active conflict, including assassination attempts and political tracking.
-
TikTok Operational
A utilizes B's platform for recruitment and outreach activities.
-
Ocaña Operational
The National Liberation Army conducts military targeting operations within the area of Ocaña.
-
Gustavo Petro Operational
Gustavo Petro has engaged in active political conflict and negotiation attempts with the National Liberation Army.
-
Algeria Structural
Algeria's modern military structure is historically derived from the National Liberation Army.
-
Kumanovo Transactional
NLA used its operational capacity to cut off the water supply to the city of Kumanovo.
-
National Council of Resistance of Iran Structural
NCRI operates under the symbolic identity of the National Liberation Army, evidenced by the use of its official emblem.
Show all 16 connections
-
Bolivarian Army Operational
The two military entities are observed to be in direct competition, specifically regarding size and capacity.
-
Catatumbo Shared context
The National Liberation Army operates out of and is based within the Catatumbo region.
-
Antoine Kassis Transactional
Antoine Kassis arranged weapons shipments to the National Liberation Army.
-
Venezuela Shared context
ELN operates within the geographical and political context of neighboring Venezuela.
-
Ecuador Shared context
The National Liberation Army has expanded its presence into Ecuador.
-
Pedro Sánchez Transactional
The relationship is evidenced by a single instance where Pedro Sánchez accused a rebel group of an attack.
-
Costa Rica Shared context
The National Liberation Army was involved in a civil war within the context of Costa Rica.
-
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Mentioned together
No evidence was provided describing a relationship between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the National Liberation Army.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
4 events- Criminal organizations from Colombia are sending fighters and acquiring drone warfare skills to assist Ukraine.
- The National Liberation Army operates in Chocó while the new president vows a military offensive against militant groups.
- An attack took place in Cucuta, Colombia, blamed on a rebel group, while Abelardo de la Espriella prepares to be president.
- The National Liberation Army cut off water supply to Kumanovo while the constitutional court initiated proceedings to reopen war crimes cases.