The blast, which targeted a toll plaza on the Pan-American Highway in Colombia, came hours after conservative newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president
Car bomb attack targets south-west Colombia day after president takes office
The blast, which targeted a toll plaza on the Pan-American Highway in Colombia, came hours after conservative newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president
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22:49, 08 Aug 2026Updated 22:49, 08 Aug 2026
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A car bomb exploded Saturday at a toll plaza in southwestern Colombia, the army said, a day after conservative political newcomer…
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A car bomb has exploded in southwest Colombia, a day after conservative Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as the country's…
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella pledges to pursue harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.
Un día después de la investidura de Abelardo de la Espriella, un atentado con coche-bomba afectó el suroeste de Colombia.
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."
