Santa Marta Stays Paralyzed Despite Militarization; Recruitment Complaints Persist

President De la Espriella's ordered militarization of Santa Marta has failed to restore normalcy, with persistent reports of forced recruitment and community pressure in the city's outskirts. The situation indicates the security operation has not achieved its stated objective, and the underlying armed-group influence remains intact. This suggests a potential escalation or prolonged instability in a key Colombian port city.