Colombia president orders troops to violence-hit Caribbean city

HighEventSanta Marta, Colombia
Satellite map of Santa Marta, Colombia

President Abelardo de la Espriella deployed troops to Santa Marta after armed group ACSN attacked shops, burned vehicles and imposed a curfew, following a prior operation that killed 13 of its members.

Published
23 Sep 2026 · 16:30 UTC
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Source: manilatimes.net

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