Colombian President Wears Gun Visiting Santa Marta Amid Armed Group Control

Colombian President Wears Gun Visiting Santa Marta Amid Armed Group Control

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Colombia's new president, Abelardo De La Espriella, wore a gun during a visit to Santa Marta, a city affected by the influence of an armed criminal group. This visit follows the shutdown of the tourist destination after state forces killed a leader of the group.

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