President Abelardo de la Espriella announced that Operation Azarias in Guaviare resulted in 20 deaths, 5 captures, and the recovery of 2 minors from the 'Ivan Mordisco' disident camp on August 30, 2026. ^[1] The presentation of Colombia's General National Budget for the upcoming four-year term has exposed a severe fiscal diagnosis for the nation. ^[2] A previous military operation in El Retorno, Guaviare, against the 'Calarca' disident group resulted in 10 deaths, including two minors under 15 and one 16-year-old, according to the Forensic Medicine Institute. ^[3] Alias 'El Tigre', a trusted lieutenant of 'Ivan Mordisco' and head of the Carolina Ramirez structure, was among the 20 killed in the operation. ^[4] Alias 'Victor', the fourth leader of the Carolina Ramirez structure, was captured during the raid in the Lagos del Dorado neighborhood of Miraflores, Guaviare. ^[5] A tax reform is expected to arrive eventually despite attempts to delay it, as it is necessary to finance the government's agenda. ^[6] The end of total peace will likely lead to increased violence and costly military operations to counter the offensive. ^[7] The real value of reconstruction following the earthquake is expected to exceed the base figure of $30 trillion pesos, and preparations for an inclement El Niño phenomenon require reserve funds. ^[8]