April 30 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa accused Colombia's government of backing a guerrilla incursion along the northern border, a claim rejected by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as more than 15,000 troops were deployed in the area to contain drug trafficking threats.
"Several sources have informed us of an incursion along the northern border by Colombian guerrillas, driven by the government of Petro," Noboa said Wednesday on X, where he also said Ecuador would protect its territory and population.
Petro responded directly to the Ecuadorian leader and denied the accusations.
"Go to the northern border and you will meet me there and we will build peace in those territories. Stop believing lies," he wrote.
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