← April 27, 2026 briefingEconomy
Colombia Highway Bomb Kills 19 Ahead of Elections
A bomb attack on a highway in Colombia's Cauca region killed 19 people and injured dozens more, part of a surge in political violence ahead of next month's national election. The attack underscores the fragility of Colombia's security situation as armed groups intensify operations to influence the vote. Cauca has long been one of the country's most contested territories, with multiple armed factions competing for control.
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