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Car Bomb Attacks Mar First Day of Colombia's New President

Colombia's new right-wing president began his term overshadowed by car bomb attacks across the country, including a significant blast a day after his inauguration. These bombings marked a violent start for the new administration.

8 Aug, 22:22 — 9 Aug, 03:56
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le-mondeHigh1h ago

Bombing attacks mark first day of Colombia's new right-wing government

Two bombing attacks in different parts of Colombia on Saturday, August 8 – the first day in office for new President Abelardo de la Espriella – left at least one police officer dead and several wounded.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual6h ago

Car bomb attack rattles Colombia after inauguration of hardline president

Government promises harsh response following explosives attack on Pan-American Highway in southwest of country.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago

Colombia rocked by car bomb blast a day after new President takes charge

In southwestern Colombia, a car bomb detonated at a toll plaza on Saturday, just a day after Abelardo de la Espriella took office as president. The army promptly attributed the incident to dissident FARC factions, leaving two security guards injured. In response, President de la Espriella issued a stern warning to armed groups, urging them to comply with the rule of law.

By ABHISHEK MISHRA

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rte-newsMostly Factual54m ago

Bombings overshadow first day for new Colombian president

Two bombing attacks in different parts of Colombia marked the first day in office for new President Abelardo de la Espriella, leaving at least one police officer dead and several wounded.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual1h ago

Bombing attacks mark first day of Colombia's new right-wing government

Two bombing attacks in different parts of Colombia on Saturday marked the first day in office for new President Abelardo de la Espriella, leaving at least one police officer dead and several wounded. The tough-talking hard-right leader campaigned on confronting "narcoterrorism without truce" and ending peace talks with armed groups following his inauguration Friday in the southwestern city of Cali. Colombia's Army said FARC guerilla dissidents used explosives to destroy a highway tollbooth near

By The Korea Herald

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zerohedgeLow3h ago

Trump-Backed "El Tigre" Takes Power In Colombia As Right-Wing Wave Sweeps Americas

Trump-Backed "El Tigre" Takes Power In Colombia As Right-Wing Wave Sweeps Americas Colombia entered a new political chapter as Trump-backed President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn into office Friday, pledging to reverse much of former President Gustavo Petro's nation-killing socialist agenda and to restore law and order, a free market economy, and relations with the United States. 🔥 AWESOME! New Trump-endorsed Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is GOING OFF after...

By Tyler Durden

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