Colombia Sends Troops to Border as US Attacks Venezuela
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Colombia has sent armed forces to its border with Venezuela. The move follows US military strikes on its neighbor.
President Gustavo Petro said the deployment is a response to concerns about a potential "massive influx" of refugees fleeing Venezuela after the attacks. The decision was made during a national security meeting.
In a statement on social media, Petro also said Colombia rejects US aggression against Venezuela's sovereignty.
The US attacks on Venezuela have caused explosions in the capital, Caracas. The situation is developing rapidly.