Colombia: Defensoría issues early warning on Clan del Golfo expansion in Magangué

Colombia's Ombudsman issued Early Warning 024 of 2026 for Magangué, Bolívar, citing the consolidation of Clan del Golfo and elevated risk to the community. The warning includes 32 preventive recommendations, signaling an escalation of armed-group presence in a strategic river port area. The situation reflects a broader trend of criminal group expansion in northern Colombia, but the specific threat level and immediate impact remain to be seen.