As regional tensions escalate following U.S. military operations in Venezuela, Colombian authorities are mobilizing resources to address a potential humanitarian crisis along their shared border. The government in Bogotá has formally condemned the intervention while calling for urgent United Nations Security Council discussions this week.
Foreign Minister María Fernanda Gómez warned of 'unprecedented displacement risks' during a press briefing on Monday. Humanitarian organizations report preparations underway at key border crossings, with temporary shelters being established in Norte de Santander and La Guajira provinces.
The Organization of American States will hold an emergency session on Wednesday to address the crisis. Analysts suggest the situation could destabilize recent economic progress in Colombia, which saw 4.2% GDP growth in 2025 according to World Bank figures.
Michelle Begue reports from Cúcuta that local communities already strained by previous migration waves are stockpiling emergency supplies. 'We remember 2019,' said community leader Carlos Andrade, referencing Venezuela's last major exodus. 'This could be three times worse.'
