Unconfirmed rumor / developing ⚔️ Conflict

Seizure of the Palace of Justice by a Guerrilla Group

Name: Seizure of the Palace of Justice by a Guerrilla Group
Start: 2026-10-23T15:46:18Z
Location: Colombia

Colombia · Latin America + Caribbean region

detected 2026-10-23T15:46:18Z updated 2026-10-23T15:46:18Z

On November 6, 1985, television broadcasts were interrupted to show images of the Palace of Justice being taken over by a guerrilla group. The author, who was seven years old at the time, witnessed these events live on television. These striking images remained with the author permanently.

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Category: ⚔️ Conflict
Severity: High
Confidence: Low
Sources: 1
Location: Approximate (country level)

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