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Colombia deploys troops to Venezuela border after US strikes

Saturday 03 January 2026 - 12:45
Colombia deploys troops to Venezuela border after US strikes
By: Sahili Aya
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Saturday that he has ordered the deployment of troops to the border with Venezuela following military strikes carried out by the United States. The strikes, according to US President Donald Trump, resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

President Petro described the US actions as a direct assault on the sovereignty of Latin America and warned that they could trigger a humanitarian crisis in the region. Colombian military units have been positioned along key border areas to monitor the situation and ensure national security.

The development comes amid heightened tensions in the region, as international reactions continue to unfold in response to the US operation.



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