BOGOTÁ | October 17, 2026. The mandate of the United Nations verification mission monitoring Colombia’s 2016 peace agreement is scheduled to expire on October 31, 2026. Foreign Minister Omar Bula told the UN Security Council in October that the government remains committed to implementation even as it questions the accord’s security outcomes.
Background and implications
The UN mission has provided international oversight of peace commitments and reintegration arrangements. A looming mandate deadline does not automatically mean the mission will end; any renewal or change depends on Security Council decisions. Observers will watch whether the new government supports continued monitoring.
What to watch
Official decisions, parliamentary proceedings and independently verified developments will determine the next stage. This report distinguishes proposals, projections and scheduled deadlines from measures already in force.
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