President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella visited the Huila department and stated that security will be a priority for his government. He announced the return of the Rapid Deployment Force to confront armed groups.
During his visit to Huila, President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella emphasized that security will be one of the main priorities of his government. The department faces the presence of armed groups that disrupt public order.
The announcement includes the return of the Rapid Deployment Force, an elite unit of the National Army with mobility capacity to combat crimes such as extortion, homicide and forced recruitment.
The presidential message also highlighted the need for an integral strategy that combines public force presence with social investment, education and employment opportunities for young people.