National Liberation Army.
1962-1965 insurgency in Peru
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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An ELN camp in Venezuela was targeted by an alleged military bombing in January 2026.Some support9 reports
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The National Liberation Army operates in Chocó while the new president vows a military offensive against militant groups.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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President Abelardo de la Espriella announced the killing of key leaders associated with the National Liberation Army.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Militant groups are operating with impunity in Colombia, leading to threats against the elected president, which CSW is monitoring.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Criminal organizations from Colombia are sending fighters and acquiring drone warfare skills to assist Ukraine.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The National Liberation Army's local unit was named in Ocaña, a municipality near the Colombia-Venezuela border.Some support1 report
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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
Gone quiet
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The National Liberation Army cut off water supply to Kumanovo while the constitutional court initiated proceedings to reopen war crimes cases.Some support1 report
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IRGC links MEK to nationwide uprising and issues political warnings against internal resistance.Some support1 report
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Petro proposes negotiations with the ELN, which includes invites to Cuba, while the ELN continues its operations in Bogotá.Some support3 reports
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What's reaching National Liberation Army
Events traced to National Liberation Army, step by step, newest first- Asset freezes and prosecutions could target the National Liberation Army's financial networksAsset freezes and prosecutions could target the National Liberation Army's financial networksLikely
- Espriella's tough-on-crime agenda may escalate conflict with NLAEspriella's tough-on-crime agenda may escalate conflict with NLA.Likely
Around National Liberation Army this week
News at the entities that move National Liberation Army most-
Abelardo de la Espriella OperationalEspriella addressed the fiscal crisis and crime issues in Colombia.Moves National Liberation Army
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Colombia OperationalReports on the peso market story and how market activity influences financial institution performance in Colombia.Moves National Liberation Army
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Gustavo Petro OperationalThe Colombian government filed a surrender law bill, aiming to end the Total Peace policy, with Nicolás Barguil presiding over the Chamber report approval.Moves National Liberation Army
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Venezuela OperationalHegseth helped capture oil in Venezuela during a US operation.Moves National Liberation Army
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Algeria StructuralCity officials are scheduled to visit Algeria next week.Moves National Liberation Army
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Ecuador Shared contextThe Vice President sponsors a gang law bill which is introduced and handled by the ruling bloc in the National Assembly of Ecuador.Moves National Liberation Army
Connections
The 19 strongest of 23, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Colombia Operational
The National Liberation Army is an active guerrilla and criminal group engaged in ongoing conflict and insurgency within Colombian territory.
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Abelardo de la Espriella Operational
The relationship is characterized by active conflict, military attacks, and reciprocal tracking between the government official and the guerrilla group.
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Ocaña Operational
The National Liberation Army conducts military targeting operations within the area of Ocaña.
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TikTok Operational
A utilizes B's platform for recruitment and outreach activities.
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Gustavo Petro Operational
Gustavo Petro has engaged in active political conflict and negotiation attempts with the National Liberation Army.
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Venezuela Operational
The National Liberation Army actively operates within Venezuela, leading to military conflict and challenges to resource extraction.
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Algeria Structural
Algeria's modern military structure is historically derived from the National Liberation Army.
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Nicolás Rodríguez Bautista Structural
Nicolás Rodríguez Bautista served as the top commander of the National Liberation Army.
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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.
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Bolivarian Army Operational
The two military entities are observed to be in direct competition, specifically regarding size and capacity.
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Kumanovo Transactional
NLA used its operational capacity to cut off the water supply to the city of Kumanovo.
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Barrancabermeja Operational
The National Liberation Army is observed stealing fuel from pipelines connecting to Barrancabermeja.
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Antoine Kassis Transactional
Antoine Kassis arranged weapons shipments to the National Liberation Army.
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Catatumbo Shared context
The National Liberation Army operates out of and is based within the Catatumbo region.
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Ecuador Shared context
The National Liberation Army has expanded its presence into Ecuador.
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Bolívar Shared context
The National Liberation Army maintains operational camps within the Bolívar state.
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Pedro Sánchez Transactional
The relationship is evidenced by a single instance where Pedro Sánchez accused a rebel group of an attack.
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Mentioned together
No evidence was provided describing a relationship between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the National Liberation Army.
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Costa Rica Shared context
The National Liberation Army was involved in a civil war within the context of Costa Rica.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
2 eventsShow 3 earlier months
August 2026
4 events- 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 operates in Chocó while the new president vows a military offensive against militant groups.
- Criminal organizations from Colombia are sending fighters and acquiring drone warfare skills to assist Ukraine.
- The National Liberation Army cut off water supply to Kumanovo while the constitutional court initiated proceedings to reopen war crimes cases.