Armed Strike Shuts Road to Tayrona, U.S. Embassy Issues Alert
A 48-hour armed strike near Santa Marta has blocked Route 90, the main corridor to Tayrona National Park, after police killed a senior figure of the Autodefensas Conquistadoras de la Sierra Nevada.
Travelers heading to Tayrona National Park are facing serious disruptions this week after an alleged 48-hour armed strike took hold in and around Santa Marta. The action followed the killing of a senior figure of the Autodefensas Conquistadoras de la Sierra Nevada by police, according to The Rio Times.
Road blockades and bus burnings have affected Route 90, the primary corridor connecting Santa Marta to the park. The disruptions have left tourists and locals unable to move freely along one of Colombia's most visited stretches of Caribbean coastline.
The U.S. Embassy in Colombia issued a security alert in connection with the strike, urging American citizens in the area to exercise caution and monitor local conditions closely. The embassy did not specify a timeline for when the situation might normalize.
Anyone with travel plans to Tayrona or the broader Santa Marta region is advised to check official sources before departing and to follow guidance from local authorities.
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