In the municipality of Briceño, residents are reporting human rights violations and potential breaches of international humanitarian law. This is due to an escalation of armed conflict in the rural area during 2025 and 2026. The recent clashes have resulted in confinement, displacement, and damage to civilian property.

A protection analysis has been conducted to identify the main risks faced by the civilian population. The analysis aims to guide institutional and humanitarian actions to prevent and mitigate the impact on affected communities. Further details on the situation and the protection analysis are available from the source, which was conducted with the support of various groups, including the Norwegian Refugee Council.