Colombia reacts to Maduro’s removal in Venezuela by US.

The shock removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by the US military has triggered alarm in Colombia, leading to plans to fortify the border and concerns about potential security risks, including retaliation by the ELN rebel group. Colombia, already dealing with a high number of Venezuelan refugees, is preparing for a possible mass influx of people fleeing conflict in Venezuela. The situation also poses challenges for US-Colombia relations, especially for President Gustavo Petro, who has clashed with Trump in the past.

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