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More Deaths As Colombian Guerrilla Violence Displaces Nearly 50,000

An Army soldier stands guard on a road as forces patrol in Tibu, Norte de Santander province, Colombia, on January 21, 2025, after recent clashes between rival left-wing guerrillas. Colombia vowed "war" against left-wing guerrillas Monday, declaring a st (Credit: AFP)

A new bout of fighting between two guerrilla groups in northeastern Colombia, where violence has displaced nearly 50,000 people in 10 days, claimed 13 lives this weekend, authorities said Monday.

The toll brought to 54 the total number of confirmed deaths from fighting in the cocaine-growing Catatumbo region -- lower than the figure of about 80 reported last week based on local counts, officials said.

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