Overview
- Colombia’s defense minister said more than 30,000 soldiers are reinforcing crossings and patrols with land, air, river and maritime assets along the 2,200 km frontier.
- The government activated all Fuerza Pública capabilities and heightened protection for the U.S. and Venezuelan embassies in Bogotá.
- The Presidency confirmed installation of a Puesto de Mando Unificado in Cúcuta to coordinate border security and potential refugee reception.
- President Gustavo Petro rejected the U.S. action in Venezuela, convened early security meetings and called for multilateral involvement from the OAS and UN.
- ELN and FARC dissident groups issued communiqués opposing the intervention and warning of responses, prompting Colombian alerts to deter possible attacks.