As of January 7, 2026, Colombia has ramped up security along its border with Venezuela, deploying 30,000 troops earlier this week after a dramatic U.S. operation on January 3 forcibly seized President Nicolas Maduro. 🚧🛡️
In Cúcuta, CGTN footage captures long lines of people crossing the Simón Bolívar International Bridge. Many Venezuelans are leaving behind an uncertain future, hoping for safety on the Colombian side.
"People take shelter, they stock up on food, because we don't know when things will happen or what will happen," says local resident Ana Maria Gomez. 😰 Pharmacies and grocery stores are seeing a rush as families prep for the unknown.
For Colombians living near the frontier, daily routines now revolve around updates on troop movements and border checks. It's a reminder that when politics heats up, everyday lives can shift in a flash.
As tensions simmer, Cúcuta has become a flashpoint. We'll share more updates as the story evolves.
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Colombians take shelter as border with Venezuela gets militarized
cgtn.com
