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Bomb Attack in Southwestern Colombia Kills Seven Ahead of Presidential Election
A roadside bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia on April 25, 2026, killing seven civilians and injuring more than 20, according to local authorities. The incident is part of recent violence attributed to FARC dissidents. It occurs weeks before the country's presidential election on May 31.
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A bomb exploded on a road in the Cauca department of southwestern Colombia on April 25, 2026, resulting in seven civilian deaths and more than 20 serious injuries, Cauca Governor Octavio Guzman stated on X. Guzman shared a video showing victims on the ground and damaged vehicles at the site.
Social media posts depicted craters in the roadway and reports from witnesses who said the blast knocked them back several meters.
attributed the attack to dissidents of the former guerrilla group FARC, who rejected a 2016 peace deal with the government. These groups have been involved in efforts to disrupt ongoing peace talks. A bomb targeted a military base in Cali on April 24, injuring two people.
The violence comes ahead of Colombia's presidential election scheduled for May 31, 2026, where security is a key issue. Polls show Leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda leading, followed by right-wing candidates Abelardo de la Espriella and Paloma Valencia.
