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WorldCar bomb attack targets southwest Colombia after conservative president takes office

A car bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia one day after conservative Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as the country’s new president. The attack followed the presidential transition and was reported against that political backdrop. No casualties or other damage from the blast were specified. The incident marks a violent development immediately after the new president assumed office.

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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-08-09 00:00Original

Car bomb attack targets southwest Colombia after conservative president takes office
Car bomb attack targets southwest Colombia after conservative president takes officeWorld