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Colombia
Beefs Up Border Troops
BOGOTA - Colombian Military Forces
Commander, Gen. Freddy Padilla, told
journalists on Wednesday that the increase
in the number of troops in the border with
Ecuador is a response to an Ecuadorean
Government request.
Padilla said that the request, aimed at
controlling the presence of illegal armed
groups, proves Quito's seriousness in
complying with current international
agreements.
Local media quoted Padilla as saying that
neighbour countries can be calm, as these
military forces will only be used in the
borders to attack drug traffickers and
guerrillas operating in those areas. |
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