Luis Fernando Trejo

Luis Fernando Trejo

academic Colombia

Luis Fernando Trejo is the director of the think tank UNCaribe at the University of Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia. He is an expert in conflict and security issues, particularly regarding the impacts of guerrilla warfare on infrastructure and the economy. Trejo has emphasized the relationship between the cessation of hostilities and the recent surge in attacks against oil infrastructure in Colombia, indicating that the breakdown of peace talks with the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) has led to an increase in violence. His insights underline the complexities of the conflict, particularly how extortion and illegal activities intersect with the socio-political landscape in Colombia.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
29,966
Power
206$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Colombia 1 4.00 0.06% +0% 50,882,884 29,966 $350,000 206$
Totals 1 50,882,884 29,966 $350,000 206$
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Recent Mentions

Colombia Colombia: Luis Fernando Trejo, director of the UNCaribe think tank at the Universidad del Norte de Barranquilla, agreed with Dickinson that the end of the ceasefire has directly influenced the increase in attacks. 6

El Tiempo: En 2025 se ha registrado, en promedio, un ataque cada semana contra oleoductos en el país