The Drone War in Colombia: A New Chapter in Conflict Zones The sound of drones whirring overhead has become a familiar, and terrifying, presence for residents in Colombia's Catatumbo region.
Sandra Montoya describes the experience as hearing the drone before seeing it, instinctively reaching for her child – a chilling reminder of the human cost of this new chapter in conflict zones.
Since 2025, the use of drones by armed groups has skyrocketed, with 8,395 weaponized attacks reported that year alone.