Recent reports indicate a tragic surge of violence in southwestern Colombia, resulting in the deaths of at least four individuals amidst coordinated bomb and gun assaults. Two police officers are among the deceased, with attacks occurring in Cali, the nation’s third-largest city, along with several surrounding towns.
In these assaults, car bombs, motorcycle bombs, rifle fire, and possibly a drone were employed, targeting police stations, government buildings, and civilian areas. This surge of violence is symptomatic of an escalating security crisis facing Colombia.
Local news sources suggest that some attacks may be connected to a faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a once-dominant guerrilla organization, although this information remains unverified by independent sources.
Many individuals have sustained injuries due to the attacks, yet the exact number has not been established. These violent acts follow a recent assassination attempt on presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay in Bogotá while he was interacting with his supporters.
The mayor of Cali has drawn alarming comparisons to 1989, a period notorious for rampant drug-related violence and cartel conflicts, highlighting the concerning return of such instability in the region.
Source: www.bbc.com
