Colombia intensifies offensive against the ELN and other armed groups in Catatumbo after attack in Ocaña

The Colombian Ministry of Defense has announced the restructuring and reactivation of the military and police campaign known as 'Esparta' in the Catatumbo region. This initiative, based in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, is a direct response to a recent attack in the area. The operation aims to intensify security efforts against the National Liberation Army (ELN) and other armed groups operating within the department. This move signals a strategic shift to bolster state presence and counter the influence of illegal armed actors in the northwestern region of the country.