Explosion in southwest Colombia kills at leat seven, state governor says
Summary
An explosion on a highway in southwestern Colombia killed at least seven people and injured 20. Officials said the attack was carried out by criminal groups linked to former rebels who rejected a peace deal.Key Facts
- The explosion happened on the Pan-American Highway in Cauca province, Colombia.
- Seven people died and 20 more were wounded in the blast.
- The governor of Cauca, Octavio Guzman, called the attack "indiscriminate" and condemned it.
- The bombing occurred in the El Tunel area of Cajibio on Saturday.
- Authorities say criminal groups formed by FARC dissidents likely carried out the attack.
- These groups split from FARC after the 2016 peace agreement with the government.
- Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro blamed drug traffickers and a FARC dissident leader nicknamed Ivan Mordisco.
- Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez held a security meeting to address the rising violence in the region.
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