The Dark Side of Colombia Few People Know

Criminal organizations are fighting for control of oil pipelines and smuggling corridors along Colombia’s borders. These routes are vital for trafficking fuel, drugs, and weapons, making them some of the most dangerous territories in the country.

The clashes have left villages destroyed and workers caught in the crossfire. In some areas, armed groups illegally tap oil pipelines, spilling crude into rivers and forests. What begins as a turf war over profits often ends as an environmental and humanitarian disaster.