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Multiple bombs attacks in Colombia left at least seven dead

The attacks, which occurred in Valle del Cauca and Cali, involved explosives, drones and rifle blasts.

The multiple attacks in Colombia are atributed to the FARCS, an army group on the country. Photo: BBC News
The multiple attacks in Colombia are atributed to the FARCS, an army group on the country. Photo: BBC News

17 simultaneous attacks in southwestern Colombia left at least seven dead and several injured last Tuesday. The number is confirmed by National Police chief, Carlos Triana. The attacks included car bombs, explosive drones, and rifle blasts and were concentrated in Valle del Cauca, Cauca, and Cali.

The attacks are attributed to FARC dissidents, led by Ivan Mordisco, a ringleader of the armed group in Colombia. General Triana spoke on a local radio station: "We are facing a coordinated attack that seeks to destabilize public order in strategic areas of the country."

Explosions left dead and injured

Among the 17 attacks, seven included explosives; four of them were car bombs. In Cali, one person died, and three others were injured after an explosion occurred near a police station. In Jamundi and Corrinto, in Valle del Cauca, the detonations happened near buildings and stores, while in El Borde, another car bomb exploded and caused material damage.

The other victims were police officers, including one captain. According to Triana, two of them were casualties from the attacks, and the captain’s death was not related to the explosions, but he was involved in some criminal investigation. "Our condolences to their respected families, with the commitment to deploy all intelligence and criminal investigation capabilities to capture the murderers and bring them to justice, as we have been doing with the rest of the criminals who have attacked our police officers."

 Miguel Uribe, Colombian Senator, was shot last Saturday, showing how the violence is escalting in the Country. Photo: CNN

Miguel Uribe, Colombian Senator, was shot last Saturday, showing how the violence is escalting in the Country. Photo: CNN

Attack against Miguel Uribe shows the escalation of violence

The attacks occurred only three days after the shooting of Colombian Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe. He was in a meeting with his followers when a 15-year-old wounded the politician with three shots. The events are not connected, but they also show the escalation of armed violence in Colombia.

Uribe is one of the most visible opponents of Gustavo Petro's government. The administration has linked Ivan Mordisco to the attacks, as they have drug trafficking operations in Cauca, control of coca leaf crops, and attacks against political figures. The president assured that his capture is a national priority.

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