Laura Richardson, head of the United States Southern Command, assured that the government of Nicolás Maduro “actively participates in drug trafficking activities and harbors within its borders regional terrorist groups such as the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Venezuela. Colombia (FARC).
The Venezuelan medium Runrunes published that on March 24 a hearing was held by the North and South Commands. In it, both components established a position on some issues, including the Venezuelan situation.
Richardson also indicated that Venezuela has become one of the worst humanitarian crises. But also in a “significant threat to the security of the region.”
Runrunes details that in speech The officer indicated that the United States Southern Command continues to experience an increase in political instability due to the violence in Haiti, Cuba and Venezuela. The irregular groups are also a concern for the United States.
The FARC and the ELN
Richardson also stated that the FARC and the ELN use Venezuela as a refuge to carry out attacks and weaken political stability in Colombia.
“The presence of these groups represents a serious threat to the military forces of the United States and allied countries,” he said.
Richardson explained that these groups attack security forces, carry out selective assassinations against political defenders and terrorize the civilian population.
“The government of Nicolás Maduro actively participates in drug trafficking and harbors regional terrorist groups such as the ELN and the FARC within its borders,” the commander said.
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