Irregular migration and forced displacement continue to mark the humanitarian panorama in Colombia. A recent report from the Ombudsman’s Office warned about the worrying increase in mixed migratory movements and the persistence of violence that continues to expel entire communities from their territories.

Between January and September 2025, 124,442 people crossed the country irregularly, according to agency figures. Of them, 120,465 are of Venezuelan nationality, which reflects that Colombia continues to be a key corridor in migratory transit to the south of the continent.

The report details that 40.2% of migrants are women, 36.6% men and 21.5% children and adolescents, evidencing the high vulnerability of this population to networks of trafficking, exploitation and sexual violence.

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The Ombudsman’s Office emphasizes that behind each figure there are stories of families fleeing poverty, conflict and lack of opportunities, often risking their lives in informal steps or under the control of armed groups.

Furthermore, the growth of internal displacement and massive confinements in different regions show that the armed conflict has not disappeared.

In departments such as Nariño, Chocó and Norte de Santander, communities continue to be caught between crossfire and disputes over territorial control.

The report concludes that guaranteeing the protection of the civilian population and comprehensive care for victims and migrants is one of the greatest current challenges of the Colombian State, which must strengthen humanitarian routes and institutional presence in the most affected areas.

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