Colombia President Wears Gun in Santa Marta Amid Criminal Group Shutdown

Colombia's new president Abelardo De La Espriella wore a firearm during a visit to Santa Marta, a city paralyzed by an armed group's shutdown following the killing of a group leader by state forces. The move signals a hardline security posture, but the extent of the group's control and the government's response remain uncertain. This marks an escalation in the ongoing conflict between the state and criminal groups in the region.