In a significant escalation of border security measures, Colombia’s Administrative Department of the Presidency (DAPRE) has announced the deployment of 30,000 military personnel to its frontier with Venezuela. The decision emerged from high-level governmental meetings where Director Angie Rodriguez outlined a comprehensive strategy addressing both humanitarian and security concerns.
The substantial military mobilization, described as part of a ‘comprehensive and coordinated response plan,’ will prioritize regions deemed critically vulnerable. The Armed Forces have been placed on high alert status to address potential security challenges while safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Concurrently, the Colombian government is implementing preventative measures aligned with its ‘Lasting Solutions for Victims’ public policy framework. This initiative involves resource allocation and preparation of comprehensive support systems for Colombian communities affected by border region migration dynamics.
Of particular significance is the government’s consideration of declaring an Economic Emergency to address potential impacts from regional migration patterns. Such a declaration would provide exceptional tools enabling swift and efficient response mechanisms to the evolving situation.
The official statement concluded with expressions of unanimous support for President Gustavo Petro and firm rejection of what it characterized as unfounded accusations against the administration.