Colombia explosives attack kills 13, police source says
Summary
An explosives attack in western Colombia killed at least 13 people and wounded 17, attributed to dissident FARC guerrillas near Popayan in Cauca province.
Key Points
- At least 13 people were killed and 17 wounded in an explosives attack in western Colombia.
- The attack occurred on the Pan-American Highway near El Tunel in Cajibio municipality, Cauca province.
- Authorities blame the violence on dissidents of the FARC guerrilla group who rejected the 2016 peace deal.
- Cauca Governor and opposition leaders demand immediate strong government action against the escalating violence.