Colombia says it has uncovered plot to assassinate PM Iván Duque

Minister says security services believe Venezuelans were linked to plot to kill conservative leader

Colombian authorities are investigating an alleged plot involving Venezuelans to assassinate President Iván Duque, a senior official has said.

The foreign minister, Carlos Holmes, said Colombia’s intelligence services had heard of an alleged plan to kill the conservative Duque. Holmes said the recent arrests of three Venezuelans in possession of assault weapons had increased authorities’ concern.

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