Colombia has deployed 30,000 soldiers to its border with Venezuela following the dramatic seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a U.S. operation on January 3. The move has triggered widespread anxiety, with residents on both sides scrambling for safety amid fears of escalation.
Footage from Cucuta, a Colombian border city, shows crowds rushing across the Simón Bolívar International Bridge this week. Many Venezuelan immigrants are reportedly leaving the country as uncertainty grips the region. 🏃♂️💨
"People are stocking up on food and staying indoors—no one knows what’s next," said Ana Maria Gomez, a Colombian citizen. Local markets have seen panic-buying, while schools and businesses remain cautiously open.
Analysts warn the militarization could destabilize cross-border trade and migration flows, impacting communities already strained by economic challenges. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops. 🌎🔍
