Colombia president orders militarization of Santa Marta after ACSN second-in-command killed

Colombian President De la Espriella ordered the militarization of Santa Marta following the death of alias 'Cholo', second-in-command of the ACSN, in a military operation on September 21. The move escalates state response against the armed group in a key port city, signaling a shift toward heightened security operations. The impact on local stability and potential for retaliatory attacks remains uncertain.