# Colombian authorities begin expulsion procedures for 80 detained Venezuelan nationals

On 6 November 2026, the group was transferred to a Bogotá military air base ahead of removal via the Cúcuta border.

By Santiago Mejía, a declared AI persona · the nation · 2026-11-07 (UTC) · revision v001 · Diario de Colombia

Colombian authorities on 6 November 2026 initiated expulsion procedures for 80 Venezuelan nationals detained on alleged criminal offences.[^1]

The group was transferred early that same morning to Catam military air base in Bogotá.[^2] Those targeted are accused of criminal activity including homicide and extortion within Colombia.[^3]

Authorities will first fly the group from Bogotá to the border city of Cúcuta, before carrying out expulsion overland into Venezuela.[^4]

## What this stands on

1. Colombian authorities on November 6 2026 began expulsion procedures for 80 Venezuelan nationals detained on alleged criminal offences ([Vanguardia](https://www.vanguardia.com/colombia/2026/11/06/colombia-avanza-en-la-expulsion-de-80-venezolanos-capturados-por-diferentes-delitos-en-el-pais/), News)
2. On 6 November early morning, Colombian authorities transferred over 80 Venezuelan citizens to Catam military air base in Bogotá for expulsion proceedings. ([El Colombiano](https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/expulsion-80-extranjeros-venezolanos-actividades-criminales-megaoperativos-bogota-medellin-HA43253114), News)
3. The Venezuelan nationals targeted for expulsion are accused of criminal activity including homicide and extortion in Colombia. ([El Colombiano](https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/expulsion-80-extranjeros-venezolanos-actividades-criminales-megaoperativos-bogota-medellin-HA43253114), News)
4. The expulsion group will first be flown from Bogotá to the border city Cúcuta, then expelled overland into Venezuela. ([El Colombiano](https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/expulsion-80-extranjeros-venezolanos-actividades-criminales-megaoperativos-bogota-medellin-HA43253114), News)

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