03.01.2026 16:52
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that security forces have been deployed to the border due to the potential influx of refugees that could occur following the attacks by the United States on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Petro also shared the locations where the U.S. has carried out attacks in Venezuela.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated in a social media post that the national security council meeting, which started at 03:00 local time, has concluded.
SECURITY FORCES DEPLOYED TO THE VENEZUELA BORDER Petro expressed that security forces have been deployed to the Venezuela border, stating, "All available aid resources have been mobilized against a potential influx of refugees. Colombia's embassy in Venezuela is playing an active role in responding to the calls for help from Colombians in Venezuela."
Colombian President Gustavo Petro "WE REJECT THE ATTACK ON VENEZUELA AND LATIN AMERICA'S SOVEREIGNTY" Petro stated, "As members of the United Nations Security Council, we aim to convene the Council. The Colombian government rejects the attack on the sovereignty of Venezuela and Latin America. Internal conflicts between peoples should be resolved peacefully by the peoples themselves. This is the principle of self-determination that forms the foundation of the United Nations system. I invite the Venezuelan people to find ways of civil dialogue and unity. Without sovereignty, there is no nation. Peace is the path to progress, and dialogue between peoples is fundamental for national unity. Our proposal is dialogue and more dialogue."
SHARED THE TARGETS HIT IN VENEZUELA Petro also shared a list of locations bombed by the U.S. overnight in Venezuela. In his post, Petro stated, "La Carlota airbase and Cuartel de la Montana in Catia were bombed and rendered inoperable. The Federal Legislative Palace in Caracas was bombed. Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's main military complex, was bombed. An attack was carried out on an airport in El Hatillo. The number 3 F-16 base in Barquisimeto was bombed. A private airport located in Charallave near Caracas was bombed and rendered unusable. The defense plan was activated at the Presidential Palace Miraflores in the capital Caracas. A large part of Caracas, including Santa Monica, Fuerte Tiuna, Los Teques, 23 de Enero, and the southern regions of the capital, was left without electricity. It was reported that the attacks were carried out in the center of Caracas. A military helicopter base in Higuerote was bombed and rendered unusable," he stated.