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Colombia bus bombing death toll rises to 20 during a wave of violence
A bombing on a bus in southwestern Colombia has resulted in a death toll of 20, with at least 38 others injured. The attack occurred on the Pan-American Highway in the municipality of Cajibio during a period of escalating violence ahead of the presidential election. Reports indicate that 15 of the deceased were women and five were men. The incident has raised concerns about security in the region, which is known for its volatility. The exact motives behind the attack remain unclear, with no group claiming responsibility as of yet.
The bombing has heightened concerns about security in Colombia, particularly with the presidential election approaching, as violence could influence voter turnout and political dynamics, according to PBS NewsHour.
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Colombia bus bombing death toll rises to 20 during a wave of violence
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The number of people killed in a bombing in a volatile region in southwest Colombia rose to 20, officials said Sunday. The attack happened Saturday when an explosive device was detonated on a bus traveling along the Pan-American Highway in the municipality of Cajibio. So far, 15 women and five.
Death toll from bus bombing in southwest Colombia rises to 20 during a wave of violence
BOGOTA, Colombia — The number of people killed in a bombing in a volatile region in southwest Colombia rose to 20, officials said Sunday. The attack happened Saturday when an explosive device was detonated on a bus traveling along the Pan-American Highway in the municipality of Cajibio . So far, 15 women and five men.
Bomb attack on Colombia highway kills 19 ahead of election
A highway bomb attack in southwestern Colombia has killed 19 people and injured at least 38, the latest spate of violence ahead of next month’s presidential election. Buses and vans were left mangled in the blast Saturday on the Pan-American Highway, in the restive southwestern Cauca department. Several cars were.