In northeast Colombia, violence has surged as rival rebel groups clash for control, leading to over 54,000 people being displaced and around 80 deaths reported in just days. The roots of this conflict reach back decades, involving ongoing disputes over land and drug trafficking. Analysts and officials, including President Gustavo Petro, highlight the role of Venezuela's government as a new factor fueling the conflict, especially its support for the National Liberation Army (ELN), which complicates peace efforts in the region.
In northeast Colombia, a surge of violence between rebel groups has displaced over 54,000 people and caused an estimated 80 deaths, signaling a serious humanitarian crisis.
The escalating conflict in Colombia is deeply rooted in historical disputes over land and drug money, exacerbated by the influence of Venezuela's government and its ties to the ELN.
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