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Colombia-Venezuela border issues

Colombia-Venezuela border issues

The ELN are gaining on both sides of the border. A cross-border military incident is likely in 2019.

Boz
Dec 17, 2018
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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…

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