On 16 March 2025, in La Munda (Miranda, Cauca), military forces clashed with members of the Dagoberto Ramos FARC dissident front while attempting to deactivate an explosive device placed by the armed group on the Miranda-Corinto road. The device was later safely destroyed by authorities. There were no casualties.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

Summary

On March 16, 2025, armed clashes occurred between government forces and FARC splinter groups in the Miranda region of Cauca Department, Colombia. The confrontation broke out during operations to remove explosives planted by the armed group on the Miranda-Corinto road. There were no casualties and the explosives were safely removed, but concerns have been raised about road safety in the region.

Supply-chain impact

• Transportation network risks — The Miranda-Corinto road is a major transport route connecting Cauca's interior with external areas, with potential transport delays due to explosive devices and armed conflicts
• Agricultural distribution impact — Cauca is one of Colombia's major agricultural regions, raising concerns about disruptions to the transport of agricultural products such as coffee and sugarcane during road instability
• Regional logistics security — Continuous FARC splinter activities necessitate increased security costs for transport companies and the need to use alternative routes
• Mineral resource transportation — Potential constraints on mineral transport routes due to deteriorating connectivity with gold mining areas throughout Cauca Department

Watch points

• Road reopening timeline — Whether normal traffic on the Miranda-Corinto road resumes and the status of additional security measures implementation
• FARC splinter activity trends — Potential for follow-up provocations by the Dagoberto Ramos Front and whether activities spread to other areas within Cauca Department
• Government security enhancement measures — Expansion of military operations in the region and policies to strengthen security inspections on major transportation routes