Truck explodes outside Colombia police base, injuring 11 officers and killing a dog
Summary
A truck exploded early Saturday outside a police base in Cucuta, Colombia, injuring 11 officers and killing a police dog. The Colombian government blamed the National Liberation Army (ELN), a rebel group involved in drug trafficking and illegal mining, for the attack.Key Facts
- The explosion happened outside a police headquarters in Norte de Santander Province, near the Venezuela border.
- Eleven police officers were injured, and a police dog died from the blast.
- Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez offered a $60,000 reward for information on those responsible.
- The ELN has about 6,000 fighters and has fought Colombia’s government for decades.
- The ELN started as a social justice group in the 1960s but now mainly profits from illegal activities.
- Peace talks between Colombia and the ELN broke down last year after violent attacks.
- Incoming President Abelardo de la Espriella plans to use stronger military action against the ELN and criminal groups.
- The previous peace deal with another rebel group led to disarmament but created a power gap that the ELN is trying to fill.
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