Colombia deploys troops in Cúcuta and Venezuela border after militarization order

Colombian authorities have deployed troops in Cúcuta and along the border with Venezuela following a militarization order by Abelardo de la Espriella, in response to the murder of Miguel Castellanos, a former city government secretary and mayoral pre-candidate. The deployment signals a heightened security response to political violence in a border region already strained by cross-border dynamics. The scope and duration of the militarization remain unclear, and it is uncertain whether this will curb further attacks or escalate tensions with Venezuela.

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