Today's Top Reports
Colombia
104 FARC rebels surrender to government forces in Cucuta
On Saturday, 104 Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels, including 20 minors, surrendered to government forces in Cucuta. The surrender comes amid an offensive by the rival National Liberation Army (ELN) in the country's northeast region. The rebels turned over weapons and ammunition. This event took place on 01/26/2025.
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Colombian government announces $700,000 reward for information on ELN leaders
On Saturday, Colombia's government announced it was offering a reward of approximately $700,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of four leaders of the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group. This rebel group is responsible for the deadly violence in the Catatumbo region. This event took place on 01/26/2025.
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Trump announces retaliatory measures against Colombia
President Donald Trump announced retaliatory measures against Colombia, including tariffs and visa sanctions, after the nation denied entry to two U.S. military deportation flights. The flights, carrying Colombian migrants, were denied landing after Colombian President Gustavo Petro revoked diplomatic clearances. Trump justified the measures by claiming that Petro's denial jeopardized U.S. national security. The retaliatory measures also include a travel ban, visa revocations, and sanctions on government officials and allies. The U.S. accuses Colombia of violating its obligations to accept deported nationals. The total estimated value of trade between the U.S. and Colombia in 2022 was $53.5 billion. This event took place on 01/26/2025.
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Democratic Republic of Congo
DRC severs ties with Rwanda
Congo has severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda due to ongoing fighting between Rwanda-backed rebels and government forces near the city of Goma. The M23 rebel group, composed mainly of ethnic Tutsis, has made territorial gains along the border with Rwanda. Rwanda denies backing the rebels but has acknowledged having troops in eastern Congo for security purposes. The United Nations estimates there are up to 4,000 Rwandan forces in Congo. This event took place on 01/26/2025.
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Gaza Strip
Hamas says Arbel Yehud is alive, and accuses Israel of a ceasefire violation
Hamas has informed mediators that Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud is alive and has provided guarantees for her release. Israel is refusing to allow displaced Palestinians to return to northern Gaza until Yehud is freed. Hamas accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement and holds them responsible for obstructing its implementation. They are working with mediators to find a solution that allows the displaced to return to northern Gaza. This event took place on 01/26/2025.
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Thousands attempt to return to northern Gaza
Thousands of Palestinians are waiting to return to the northern Gaza Strip from the central area. The IDF was supposed to withdraw from part of the Netzarim Corridor to allow this, but Israel is now demanding the release of a civilian before allowing access. Hamas has also not provided a list of hostages who are alive. The IDF has warned against returning through the Netzarim Corridor, where troops are still present. This event took place on 01/26/2025.
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United States
US Secretary of State threatens bounties on Taliban leaders
On Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio escalated tensions by threatening bounties on the heads of Afghanistan's Taliban leaders. Rubio's comments came just days after the Afghan Taliban government and the United States swapped prisoners, one of the final acts of former president Joe Biden's administration. Rubio also suggested that more Americans may be detained in Afghanistan than previously reported, further heightening the confrontational tone. This event took place on 01/26/2025.
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Below are all 63 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
