Car bomb attack occurs in Colombia after president’s inauguration

A car bomb attack occurred on the Pan-American Highway in southwestern Colombia, injuring two security guards. The assault, attributed to splinter groups from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), coincided with the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella, who vowed a tough response against violence and criminal organizations. De la Espriella aims to end the “Total Peace” approach of his predecessor and has pledged to intensify military actions against drug trafficking.

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