Colombia-Venezuela border issues
The ELN are gaining on both sides of the border. A cross-border military incident is likely in 2019.
Key points:
The Colombia-Venezuela border region has a complex mix of government security forces and illegal armed groups that has led to high levels of violence experienced by the local population and the private sector in both countries.
The ELN are gaining strength on both sides of the border, in part due to the presence of new Venezuelan recruits.
Viol…