San José de Cúcuta, capital of Norte de Santander, border city at the Venezuela frontier.
Colombia’s new hardline president has escalated operations against dissident groups, with recent raids and drone-assisted attacks reported across several departments. The government says operations will continue to target ELN and other factions, amid ongoing clashes and civilian harm.
The government has intensified its security push after attacks on troops and bases across rural Colombia. Since August, violence has escalated as armed groups retaliate against military operations, with a recent planadas attack intensifying pressure on the security apparatus.