July 25, 2024

Colombia to launch commando unit tackling Venezuela-based rebels

Courtesy of Precidencia de Colombia

Colombia President Ivan Duque announced on Monday the creation of a new elite commando unit to fight Marxist rebels and drug-traffickers that seek refuge in neighboring Venezuela.Duque told Radio Nacional the country would launch the Specialist Commando against Drug-trafficking and Transnational Threats on February 26 and be “fully operational” in May. He said the “aim for this year is to strike at the heads of narcoterrorism.” Full Text -> France24

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