Colombia minister warns of ‘terrorism’ threat at presidential inauguration
Summary
Colombia’s Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez warned of possible terrorist attacks during the inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. The event will be held in Cali, an area with recent militia attacks, and the military is deploying troops and imposing drone restrictions to secure the ceremony.Key Facts
- Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez said authorities are tracking a threat against the inauguration.
- The inauguration is scheduled for Friday in Cali, Colombia’s third-largest city.
- Cali is near areas controlled by armed rebel groups and has seen recent militia attacks.
- President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly won the June presidential run-off.
- About 11,000 troops will be deployed to secure the event.
- A no-fly zone for drones has been set up over Cali to prevent attacks using drones.
- A dissident faction of the FARC rebel group operates near Cali under leader Ivan Mordisco.
- Outgoing President Gustavo Petro, who opposes the election results, will not attend the ceremony.
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