On November 13, 1985, one of the worst natural disasters in the country’s history occurred. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) arrived in the town of Armero to assist the affected population and has worked continuously in the country since then. On November 13, 1985, one of the worst tragedies in Colombia’s history occurred. Due … Read more
Arauca, Colombia- In Colombia’s northeastern department of Arauca, continuous migration from Venezuela, intensified armed conflict between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissidents of the Central General State (EMC), and emergency response from floods, have overwhelmed the local capacity since 2022. In 2024, Arauca was the third department in the country with the highest number … Read more
The migration of Venezuelans into Colombia represents the second largest population movement in the world, yet the international community is largely ignoring the dire situation of the migrants and asylum seekers. The humanitarian response remains severely limited, particularly in rural areas affected by armed conflict and criminal dynamics. In recent years, more than 1.6 million Venezuelans have crossed … Read more