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President Gustavo Petro, Vice President Francia Márquez and Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez at an event held in Leticia (Amazonas) to address tensions with Peru, Aug. 7, 2025. Photo courtesy of Colombia’s Ministry of Defense.

Gunfire Incident on Putumayo River Revives Tensions Between Colombia & Peru

Tensions between Colombia and Peru intensified in August 2025 as shifting Amazon River flows created islands not contemplated in the original border demarcation.

Posted On April 26, 2026

, By Jadin Samit Vergara

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Gunfire Incident on Putumayo River Revives Tensions Between Colombia & Peru

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