A car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office
Summary
A car bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia a day after Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as the new president. The military said the attack was done by two rebel groups that opposed a peace deal signed years ago, and no serious injuries were reported.Key Facts
- Abelardo de la Espriella became Colombia’s president on August 7, 2026.
- A car bomb exploded on August 8 at a toll plaza on the Pan-American Highway in southwest Colombia.
- Two security guards were slightly hurt in the explosion.
- The military blamed the attack on dissident groups from the former FARC rebel group who rejected a peace agreement.
- The explosion happened near the road between Cauca and Valle del Cauca, where the presidential ceremony was held.
- De la Espriella warned illegal groups to follow the law or face security forces during his speech.
- Authorities are searching the area for more explosives using trained dogs.
- The new president also ordered 117 prisoners linked to past peace talks to be moved to maximum-security prisons to limit criminal activity inside prisons.
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