In a statement allegedly attributed to the National Liberation Army (ELN), an alleged armed strike was allegedly “decreed” throughout Colombia.
This decree would paralyze trade and transportation in all the regions in which the armed group has interference, the statement said.
In it you can read that the population is recommended to stay in their homes or workplaces and avoid travel for security reasons.
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The statement was issued on February 20, 2022 and it indicates that the strike will take place from 6 in the morning of February 23 until dawn on February 26.
so faror, the authorities have not been able to determine if the statement is real. It explains that the strike is “against Duque and the bad government.”
The statement also says that people will be able to mobilize only for humanitarian reasons related to funeral or hospital activities.
According to the Ministry of Defense and the Seventh Division of the Army, of Antioquia, it is verifying if this information is real and if so, all measures will be taken to find those responsible.
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