De La Espriella Ordered the Temporary Militarization of Cúcuta After an Attack Near the Border with Venezuela: “It’s About Regaining Control”
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Colombia's president, Abelardo de la Espriella, today ordered the temporary militarization of Cúcuta, the main city on the border with Venezuela, due to a wave of violence and assassinations perpetrated by illegal groups.
He assured that the militarization will be temporary. He also ordered the Minister of Defense and the security forces to “act with the full capacity of the State.” The post Abelardo ordered the militarization of Cúcuta and will go next week appeared first on La Silla Empty.
The president announces the decision after a week of attacks and the murder of a pre-candidate to the local mayor
The disposition issued by the president from the headquarters of Catam contemplates the sending of more troops of the Army and the Police to recover the territorial control in the capital of Norte de Santander
President Abelardo De La Espriella deployed Operation Sparta and activated a security block in Norte de Santander to curb criminal actions at the border.
The Government will deploy army and police reinforcements in Cúcuta since 3 November, with Sparta and Bossul strategies, to pursue those responsible for the attacks.
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