Military Operations in Apure Expose Fragility of Agreements with ELN

Colombia · Latin America + Caribbean region

Recent military operations in Apure, allegedly backed by foreign intelligence, have highlighted the vulnerability of agreements between the state and the ELN. Colombian expert Jorge Mantilla notes that these events reveal a new dynamic involving drones, critical minerals, and local pacts along the Colombian-Venezuelan border.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.