Santa Marta, Colombia, Sept 22, 2026 (AFP) - Colombia president orders troops to violence-hit Caribbean city

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2026-09-23

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella on Tuesday sent troops into the Caribbean city of Santa Marta after gunmen attacked shops and burnt vehicles following the killing of one of their leaders. Videos shared online showed members of the self-styled Conquering Self Defense Forces of the Sierra Nevada (ACSN) riding through the city on motorbikes, firing on businesses that remained open despite the group announcing a 48-hour curfew. Santa Mar......

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