Cross Border Ops (XBO) is a specialized intelligence consulting operation built around one core mandate: producing reliable, actionable analysis on the security dynamics of Colombia and Latin America for clients who need to make real decisions in complex environments.

The intelligence gap for private clients operating in or around conflict-affected regions in Latin America is significant. Government reporting is slow, media coverage is incomplete, and most commercially available security intelligence is built for large corporations with entirely different threat profiles. XBO fills that gap. Our reporting is grounded in open-source intelligence methodology — systematic monitoring of primary source material, structured analysis, and clear, direct communication of what is actually happening and what it means for the people we work with.

Our primary focus is Colombia, with an emphasis on the evolving nature of armed conflict there — particularly the rapid development of drone warfare capabilities among non-state actors. This is one of the most technically significant developments in the region's conflict history, and it receives a fraction of the analytical attention it deserves. Beyond drones, we track territorial dynamics, government security operations, armed group activity, peace process developments, and the broader regional factors — especially Venezuelan spillover — that shape conditions on the ground.

Weekly reports form the backbone of our output. They are structured to be scannable for clients who need the fast take and detailed enough for those who want to understand the mechanics behind the situation. Every report is built from multiple sources, cross-referenced against historical patterns, and delivered without the hedging that renders most intelligence reporting useless in practice.