A bomb attack on the Pan-American Highway in southwestern Colombia has resulted in 19 deaths and at least 38 injuries, just weeks before the presidential election. The assailants blocked the road with vehicles before detonating the explosives, creating significant destruction. President Gustavo Petro attributed the attack to Ivan Mordisco, a notorious criminal. Increased military and police presence has been deployed in response to a recent surge in violence, including multiple attacks in the region.
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