William Villamizar
William Villamizar is the governor of Norte de Santander, Colombia, known for his active involvement in addressing security concerns and the ongoing challenges posed by various threats in his region. Recently, he participated in a summit where he voiced the need for enhanced intelligence operations and investments in security measures, emphasizing the importance of addressing public safety beyond mere military presence.
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William Villamizar is the governor of Norte de Santander and provided information about the recovery of bodies from the crash site.
Kolumbijoje sudužus lėktuvui žuvo penkiolika žmonių, tarp jų – parlamentaras
Lithuania· 2026-01-29
William Villamizar is the governor of the department who reported on the recovery of bodies from the crash.
En Colombie, quinze morts dans un accident d’avion à la frontière avec le Venezuela
France· 2026-01-29
He is the current governor of Santander and was mentioned in connection with a homicide investigation.
Los lujosos bienes incautados dentro de proceso contra gobernador de N. de Santander que pasaron a manos de la SAE
Colombia· 2025-07-03
William Villamizar, the governor of Norte de Santander, has publicly denied any involvement in the allegations surrounding the murder of journalist Jaime Vásquez.
Habla gobernador Villamizar y apoderado de empresario, salpicados en audio por crimen de periodista VásquezColombia· 2025-07-02
William Villamizar, gobernador de Norte de Santander, habló con EL TIEMPO sobre la situación del departamento, hoy en emergencia humanitaria por la escalada de violencia y la guerra entre disidencias de las Farc y el Eln.
gobernador de Norte de Santander sobre crisis de orden públicoColombia· 2025-02-23
William Villamizar communicated with Freddy Bernal regarding the violence affecting Norte de Santander.
Autoridades venezolanas refuerzan seguridad ante violencia en región colombiana fronteriza
Venezuela· 2025-02-22
William Villamizar, the governor of Norte de Santander, stated that the attacks cause 'zozobra y dificultades' to the population.
La violencia del Catatumbo se expande a CúcutaVenezuela· 2025-02-21
Governor William Villamizar stated that the violent episodes generate fear in the community and affect tourism.
Video exacto de la explosión del peaje de Villa del Rosario, cerca a Cúcuta: quedó en pedazosColombia· 2025-02-20
William Villamizar pointed out that the Catatumbo region remains a high-conflict area due to clashes between the ELN and FARC dissidents.
Cinco heridos en ataque con explosivos que destruyó peaje en la frontera entre Colombia y VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-02-20
William Villamizar called for strengthening intelligence and military efforts in response to violence.
Ataque con explosivos deja cinco heridos y destruye peaje en frontera colombo-venezolana
Panama· 2025-02-20William Villamizar is the governor of Norte de Santander who discussed security issues at the summit.
Gobernadores expresan su molestia al presidente Petro en cumbre del FNDColombia· 2025-02-20
