The Peruvian Army increased its deployment and its preventive patrols in the district of Santa Rosa, located on Chinería Island, at the Triple Border between Peru, Brazil, and Colombia, after communists associated with Gustavo Petro, the Colombian president, raised their country's flag on Peruvian territory.
Since the previous day, a military unit has been patrolling the main streets and the Plaza de Armas of this town, reinforcing the presence of the Armed Forces to ensure security in this highly sensitive border area.
During the morning, around 20 soldiers carried out protection duties at key points in Santa Rosa. These actions included identity checks on passersby as part of a surveillance and prevention operation ordered by the authorities.
This deployment takes place in the context of the upcoming visit of several State ministers, scheduled for the coming days. Although it was not officially confirmed, the possible presence of the President of the Republic in Santa Rosa is expected, which increases the need to ensure public order.
Meanwhile, the Coast Guard units of the Peruvian Navy maintain strict surveillance over the Amazon River, complementing the border security plan. River monitoring is key given the increase in the movement of people and vessels in this region.
