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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2855(RSP))

On the situation in Colombia after the wave of recent terrorist attacks

B-10-2025-0366

on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Gabriel Mato, Davor Ivo Stier, Sebastião Bugalho, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Andrey Kovatchev, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez

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The European Parliament condemns the assassination of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay and the recent wave of terrorist attacks in Colombia, expressing condolences to the victims' families. It calls on Colombian authorities to investigate attacks fully, including instigators, and to prevent further violence by increasing security and avoiding inflammatory statements. Parliament urges the Council and the EU's foreign policy chief to update the EU terrorist list to include groups like the Clan del Golfo, FARC dissidents, and the Cártel de los Soles.

Key points

  1. Condemns the assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay and expresses condolences to his family.
  2. Condemns recent terrorist attacks and the general rise in violence by terrorist groups in Colombia.
  3. Expresses condolences to families of victims, many of whom were security forces members.
  4. Calls on authorities to investigate attacks fully, including intellectual instigators and facilitators.
  5. Notes with concern the proliferation of organized crime and terrorist activities in border regions with Venezuela, facilitated by the Cártel de los Soles with complicity of Venezuelan officials.
  6. Considers that inflammatory statements by the presidency have contributed to polarisation and violence; recalls that security responsibility lies with highest authorities.
  7. Expresses concern over political violence against candidates and leaders in 2025, risking electoral guarantees; calls for transparent communication, resourcing, and security for 2026 elections.
  8. Calls on Colombian authorities to prevent escalation by increasing security and refraining from inflammatory statements.
  9. Urges the Council and VP/HR to update the EU terrorist list to include Clan del Golfo, FARC dissident factions, and Cártel de los Soles.

Who is affected

  • Colombian authorities: must investigate attacks and ensure security for elections.
  • EU Council and VP/HR: urged to update terrorist list to include specific groups.
  • Illegal armed groups in Colombia: condemned and targeted for inclusion on EU terrorist list.
  • Venezuelan officials: accused of complicity with Cártel de los Soles.

Figures and deadlines

  • 45% increase in violent incidents in first three months of 2025 compared to 2024.
  • Illegal groups grew by more than 1,000 members in first half of 2025, reaching nearly 22,000.
  • Groups present in 562 municipalities across 29 of 32 departments.
  • At least 80 dead in Catatumbo massacres in mid-January 2025.
  • Car bomb in Cali killed six and injured more than 60 in August 2025.
  • Helicopter attack in Antioquia killed at least 12 police officers.
  • Senator Uribe's security detail reduced from seven to three agents on day of attack.
  • Ombudsperson's Office documented over 1,500 killings since 1992.