Colombian President Gustavo Petro has warned of a potential bomb attack in Cali, where the inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is scheduled to take place on August 7.
Petro stated on social media that there are dozens of tons of explosives in Cali.
We know of the existence of dozens of tons of explosives in Cali.
— Gustavo Petro
The president has called for protests in Cali, Barranquilla, and Bogota during the inauguration ceremony of Abelardo de la Espriella.
Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing candidate, won the Colombian presidential election by a narrow margin ahead of the ruling party's left-wing candidate, Ivan Cepeda.
On July 22, Petro applied to the judiciary to annul the June 21 presidential election, citing irregularities in the vote won by de la Espriella.
Petro announced that he would lead the harshest opposition against President-elect de la Espriella once his own presidential term ends.
more than 11,000 personnel
According to an unverified report, more than 11,000 police and military personnel will be deployed in Cali, Colombia, to prevent violence.
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Colombian authorities intercepted a bus rigged with explosives in the country's southwest on Wednesday.
Colombian authorities intercepted a bus rigged with explosives in the country's southwest on Wednesday.
Colombian authorities intercepted a bus rigged with explosives near San Rafael in the Cauca department, with preliminary investigations suggesting the operation was coordinated by 'Max Max', a commander of a FARC dissident faction. In response, the Colombian government has announced a reward of up to 500 million Colombian pesos for information leading to his capture. Additionally, security has been reinforced across the Cauca and Valle del Cauca departments following recent attacks attributed to these dissident groups.
Colombian authorities intercepted a bus rigged with explosives near San Rafael in the Cauca department, an operation that preliminary investigations link to 'Max Max', a commander of a FARC dissident faction led by 'Mordisco'. Consequently, the Colombian government has announced a reward of up to 500 million Colombian pesos (approximately $157,000) for information leading to the capture of 'Max Max'.
Colombian authorities intercepted a bus rigged with explosives near San Rafael in the Cauca department, an operation reportedly coordinated by 'Max Max', a commander of a FARC dissident faction. In response, the Colombian government has announced a reward of up to 500 million Colombian pesos (approximately $157,000) for information leading to his capture. Additionally, security has been reinforced across the Cauca and Valle del Cauca departments following recent attacks attributed to these dissident groups.
Colombian authorities have neutralized a bomb containing 420 kilograms of ammonium nitrate discovered inside a bus on the Pan-American Highway near Cali during 'Operation Prometheus.' Preliminary investigations suggest the explosive-laden vehicle, which included seven tubes and launch platforms, was prepared by a FARC dissident faction known as the Central General Staff (EMC) to target military and police facilities. In response, the government has announced a reward of up to 500 million Colombian pesos for information leading to the capture of the implicated commander, 'Max Max'.
