Colombia’s ELN rebels prepare for battle amid Trump ‘intervention’ threat

ELN conducts military drills, orders civilians indoors, as Trump warns drug-producing nations face potential attack.

By Al Jazeera Staff and News Agencies

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Colombia’s largest remaining rebel force has told civilians living under its authority to stay at home for three days while it stages military drills in response to burgeoning United States threats.

Colombia’s ELN rebels prepare for battle amid Trump ‘intervention’ threat

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