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Militarisation ordered in Santa Marta amid reported armed strike

Authorities have ordered a military deployment across Santa Marta following an armed strike attributed to self-defence groups. Armed motorcyclists have been reported firing into open commercial establishments across the city. Further details regarding casualties or the full extent of the deployment have not been confirmed.

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3 differing positions reported on attribution across 3 publishers; unresolved.
  • lasillavaciaAbelardo
  • radiosantafesupuestas autodefensas
  • elnuevodia-coAbelardo de la Espriella
WhereSanta Marta
11.239, -74.194 ±10 km
First reported33 days ago
Published2026-09-22 23:48 UTC
Sources3
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Reports10Independent tellings3
3 independently corroborated tellings.

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Global Event Monitor. Militarisation ordered in Santa Marta amid reported armed strike. 2026-09-22T23:48:40.741Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:3240. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-22/gobierno-ordena-militarizar-santa-marta-ante-paro-armado-de-supuestas-edfe08a5

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