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Car bomb attack rattles Colombia after inauguration of hardline president

Government promises harsh response following explosives attack on Pan-American Highway in southwest of country.

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A car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office apnews.com
US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office myjoyonline.com
US gifts $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office kahawatungu.com
Colombia rocked by car bomb blast a day after new President takes charge timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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