Colombia Militarizes Brazil Border Amid Jump in Virus Cases
- Border city of Leticia has seen a surge in infections
- Paraguay and Uruguay also concerned about Brazil situation
A worker places hand-made crosses along a wall in Manaus, Brazil, on May 7.
Photographer: Michael Dantas/AFP via Getty Images
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Colombia is increasing its military presence along the border with Brazil to head off the spread of new coronavirus cases as infections and deaths rise in Amazonas province, President Ivan Duque announced.
Leticia, the capital of Amazonas, and which lies close to the border with Brazil and Peru has seen the number of confirmed cases increase, including an outbreak in a prison.