The weekend of 14th February 2020 saw the Colombia’s left wing armed group; National Liberation Army (acronym in English) enforce a transportation shutdown in various regions of the country. The rebel group that has existed for over 50 years now imposed the 72-hour strike in ELN controlled areas causing civilian authorities to collapse in which according to various media sources even the military in some parts of the country obeyed

6 Colombian Soldiers killed, 8 injured in Ambush       Local Colombian Authorities reported on Wednesday that a unit of 30 soldiers conducting anti-drug patrols had been ambushed in the Caquetá area of Meta, Colombia. According to authorities, the incident that took place approx.1:30am on the 17th was carried out by FARC dissidents. It has also been reported that 8 other soldiers within the military unit received serious, some

4 children deaths due to Unexploded Ordnance in Colombia  Government sources in Colombia reports this year (so far..) a total of 7 deaths and up to 30 injured as victims of the presence of Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) within Colombia in which four of the deaths reported, includes children. According to sources, since 1990 up to 255 deaths of minors has been reported from cause of anti-personal mines.  The official figure

Media Team Security; Security Services Colombia 2020 Recently Black Mountain Solutions (BMS) provided Security & Safety Advisory and Logistical & Operational support for a recently published Netflix Documentary. The scope of the task entailed a BMS Safety & Security Consultant visiting high-risk locations within Colombia with the production crew, whilst advising on any safety & security issues and ensuring any communication & emergency management protocols were being adhered to.