Overview
- The presidency confirmed a Unified Command Post is now operating in Cúcuta to direct humanitarian relief and security at the Venezuela border.
- President Gustavo Petro ordered deployment of the Fuerza Pública and all available assistance to prepare for a potential mass refugee influx.
- Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez said every security capability is on alert to protect civilians, strategic assets and embassies, and to deter attacks by ELN, FARC dissidents and Segunda Marquetalia.
- Bogotá reinforced security at the U.S. and Venezuelan embassies and activated the national border plan tied to the Cúcuta coordination hub.
- The actions follow media reports of a U.S. incursion and the reported capture of Nicolás Maduro, as Petro calls for urgent OAS and UN sessions and President Donald Trump issues a public warning to him.