Bombing attacks mark first day of Colombia's new right-wing government
Two bombing attacks in different parts of Colombia on Saturday, August 8 – the first day in office for new President Abelardo de la Espriella – left at least one police officer dead and several wounded.
On the inaugural day of Colombia's new right-wing administration, two bombing attacks occurred, resulting in at least one police officer's death and several injuries. The attacks targeted a highway tollbooth near Cali and a police station in Cesar department. President Abelardo de la Espriella, known for his tough stance against narcoterrorism, condemned the bombings, vowing no leniency or impunity for those responsible.
De la Espriella, who admires US President Donald Trump and El Salvador's Nayib Bukele, has pledged to confront armed groups and drug traffickers, with U.S. and Israeli support. The violence comes amid the worst wave in a decade, despite the 2016 peace accords.
Written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
