Bomb attack on Colombia highway kills 19 ahead of election
Summary
A bomb exploded on a highway in southwestern Colombia, killing 19 people and injuring at least 38. The attack happened amid rising violence in the region and just over a month before Colombia's presidential election.Key Facts
- The bomb exploded on the Pan-American Highway in Cauca department, southwestern Colombia.
- The blast killed 19 people and injured at least 38, damaging buses, vans, and cars.
- Attackers stopped traffic by blocking the road with a bus and another vehicle before detonating the bomb.
- The Colombian president blamed the bombing on Ivan Mordisco, a known criminal compared to Pablo Escobar.
- The attack follows a recent bomb assault on a military base in Cali, injuring two people.
- Over two days, 26 attacks were reported in Cauca and Valle del Cauca departments.
- Authorities increased military and police presence in affected areas.
- Security is a major concern ahead of the May 31 presidential election, with candidates facing threats and campaigning under protection.
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