The Ombudsman's Office issued an alarm over the humanitarian crisis in Chocó following the earthquake and violence perpetrated by armed groups such as the Clan del Golfo.

The Defensoría del Pueblo of Colombia has issued an official alert regarding a complex humanitarian crisis in the department of Chocó. The crisis is driven by the convergence of armed violence from groups such as the Clan del Golfo, forced displacements, confinements, and environmental damage, compounded by the effects of an earthquake that occurred on October 10.

The situation highlights the severe vulnerability of the region, where local populations are caught between the impacts of natural disasters and ongoing conflict involving illegal armed actors. The alert underscores the urgent need for intervention to address the compounded hardships facing communities in Chocó.