The Colombian Ministry of Defence reported a series of violent attacks, linking them to illegal armed groups, as the nation grapples with a worsening security crisis.
**Wave of Violence in Colombia: Bombs and Gun Attacks Claim Four Lives**
**Wave of Violence in Colombia: Bombs and Gun Attacks Claim Four Lives**
Recent bombings and shootings in Colombia result in casualties and heightened security concerns.
At least four individuals have lost their lives in a series of bomb and gun attacks in southwestern Colombia, including two police officers, according to local news sources. The incidents unfolded in Cali, the third-largest city in Colombia, along with surrounding towns, leveraging car and motorcycle bombs as well as rifle fire and potentially a drone in their execution.
The Colombian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there were 19 separate attacks in total. While local media are speculating that some of these assaults could be attributed to a faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), independent verification remains absent. The attacks have targeted police stations, government buildings, and even civilian sites, leaving multiple individuals injured, although the exact number of casualties is yet to be clarified.
In an official statement via social media, the Ministry of Defence described the violence as "a desperate reaction by illegal armed groups" to extensive military operations aimed at dismantling their illicit operations. The mayor of Cali likened the current situation to the upheaval of 1989, a period marked by rampant drug violence and cartel activity.
This surge in violence coincides with a recent assassination attempt on presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay in Bogotá, where a 15-year-old suspect was apprehended. He faces serious charges, including attempted murder and illegal firearm possession, although he has reportedly denied the charges. A judge has mandated the teenager's detention as investigations continue.
The Colombian Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there were 19 separate attacks in total. While local media are speculating that some of these assaults could be attributed to a faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), independent verification remains absent. The attacks have targeted police stations, government buildings, and even civilian sites, leaving multiple individuals injured, although the exact number of casualties is yet to be clarified.
In an official statement via social media, the Ministry of Defence described the violence as "a desperate reaction by illegal armed groups" to extensive military operations aimed at dismantling their illicit operations. The mayor of Cali likened the current situation to the upheaval of 1989, a period marked by rampant drug violence and cartel activity.
This surge in violence coincides with a recent assassination attempt on presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay in Bogotá, where a 15-year-old suspect was apprehended. He faces serious charges, including attempted murder and illegal firearm possession, although he has reportedly denied the charges. A judge has mandated the teenager's detention as investigations continue.
