Heightened Security in Segovia - Antioquia, Colombia

As of 20 February, close to 350 soldiers have been deployed in Segovia, El Bagre and Zaragoza due to recent clashes between the army and the Clan del Golfo. Five soldiers were killed and others were injured. Food, medicine, and fuel shortages were reported.

Advice

Be vigilant and monitor political developments regularly before travel to stay informed about any potential conflict. Check with your travel agent or the embassy to know if your travel plans have been impacted. Avoid travel near military and border outposts.

References

https://www.noticiasrcn.com/colombia/cuantas-personas-hay-confinadas-en-segovia-antioquia-465617 https://www.bluradio.com/regiones/antioquia/aunque-cesaron-los-combates-persiste-confinamiento-y-desabastecimiento-de-viveres-en-segovia-rg10 https://www.alertapaisa.com/noticias/antioquia/las-agc-responsabilizan-al-eln-por-la-muerte-de-un-soldado-en-segovia-por-una https://www.rcnradio.com/colombia/antioquia/refuerzan-operativos-para-combatir-al-clan-del-golfo-en-segovia-antioquia https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/identifican-a-responsables-de-ataques-que-dejaron-cinco-muertos-en-segovia-antioquia-LA23762229 Last updated:2024-02-20T11:39:41.318089Z

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