Colombia is mobilizing resources to address a potential wave of Venezuelan refugees this week, following a controversial U.S. military operation targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The South American nation has condemned the intervention, calling for urgent UN Security Council and Organization of American States meetings to address the crisis.
With tensions rising along the 1,370-mile shared border, Colombian officials warn of "severe humanitarian consequences" if violence escalates further. Social media footage shows increased military activity in border towns, sparking concerns among local communities.
Humanitarian groups report growing anxiety in Venezuelan border states, where residents fear being caught in crossfire between U.S. forces and Maduro loyalists. Colombia’s migration agency has activated emergency protocols, though resources remain strained after hosting over 2.4 million Venezuelan migrants since 2015.
Global leaders remain divided on the intervention, with some Latin American countries criticizing the move as "destabilizing" while others push for regime change. As the situation evolves, all eyes remain on border checkpoints where families have begun gathering with essential belongings.
