According to Xinhua, clashes between armed factions in Colombia’s Cauca department have resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people. These clashes specifically involved the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and a paramilitary group, as reported by AFP. The root cause of this conflict lies in the battle for control over drug plantations, gold deposits, and trafficking routes in the region, as these resources hold significant economic value. This violent struggle between the armed factions and the government continues to persist in Cauca, exacerbating the already volatile situation in the area.