Colombia's president sends troops to a Caribbean city after an outburst of violence

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What happened

Troops are patrolling the streets of Santa Marta, Colombia, as President Abelardo de la Espriella tries to restore order after violence erupted there…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:54:40 UTC.

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