Sat Jan 03 15:15:08 UTC 2026: Okay, here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewritten version as a news article:

Summary:

Following reported U.S. strikes and the alleged capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has condemned the actions as an assault on Latin American sovereignty. He has ordered the deployment of military forces to the Venezuelan border while calling for a meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the UN to discuss the legality of the U.S. actions. Petro, a vocal critic of Trump’s previous military deployments, cited the potential for a humanitarian crisis and stated measures were in place to preserve border stability. The situation at the main border crossing remains normal, but Colombian security forces are on high alert to prevent terrorist attacks.

News Article:

Colombia Deploys Troops to Venezuelan Border After U.S. Strike, Alleged Maduro Capture

Bogotá – January 3, 2026 – Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the deployment of military forces to the Venezuelan border in response to reported U.S. strikes that allegedly resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Petro condemned the U.S. actions as an assault on Latin American sovereignty and warned of a potential humanitarian crisis.

“This is an unacceptable violation of international law and an affront to the sovereignty of our region,” Petro stated on X, formerly known as Twitter. “We will not stand idly by while the United States acts with impunity.”

Petro has called for an immediate meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the United Nations to address the legality of the U.S. intervention. Colombia currently holds a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

While not explicitly confirming Maduro’s capture, Petro expressed concern for the stability of the region and announced measures to preserve stability at the border. An AFP reporter observed normal conditions at the main crossing between Colombia and Venezuela.

Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez stated that security forces have activated “all capacities” to prevent any potential terrorist attacks at the border by illegal groups like the National Liberation Army (ELN).

The situation stems from escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, with President Trump recently threatening military action against drug production laboratories in Colombia as part of his anti-drug strategy. Petro had previously condemned such threats as a potential invasion.

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