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137 thousand people have disappeared in Colombia since 1921

Observador30 August 2026 at 19:44

At least 137 thousand people have disappeared due to the armed conflict in Colombia since 1921. This number represents one of the most severe consequences of decades of violence in the South American country.

The article states that this Sunday marks the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, a date that serves to remember and honor the victims of this crime.

The scale of disappearances in Colombia is directly linked to the prolonged armed conflict that devastated the country for several decades, involving various armed groups.

This figure of 137 thousand disappeared people over more than a century of conflict highlights the extent of the humanitarian drama experienced by the Colombian population.

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