The governor of Magdalena addressed the armed strike declared by the Pachenca in Santa Marta and its surroundings: “We are tired of crime imposing work schedules.”
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On Wednesday, September 23, the city of Santa Marta and surrounding areas in the Magdalena department of Colombia experienced a 48-hour armed strike decreed by the paramilitary group Autodefensas Conquistadoras de la Sierra Nevada, also known as Los Pachenca. The disruption led to shuttered businesses, deserted tourist streets, and an official declaration from Magdalena Governor Margarita Guerra condemning criminals for imposing work schedules on the population.
In response to the escalating violence and public order crisis, the Colombian government deployed over 1,100 members of the public security forces to militarize the tourist destination. Additionally, former President Gustavo Petro publicly addressed the security situation from his X account, contrasting the unrest with claims regarding poverty reduction in the capital city.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on political commentary, government security deployments, and regional leadership statements.
WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (US)Emphasizes the impact of the violence on tourism and the militarization of city streets.
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