Wave of Violence in Colombia Leaves Seven Dead Amid Ongoing Conflict
A series of bombings and gun attacks in southwest Colombia have resulted in at least seven fatalities and 50 injuries, attributed to dissident rebel factions.
BBC NewsAt least seven dead in Colombia attacks, local media reports
Epoch TimesDay in Photos: Series of Attacks in Colombia, Police Operation in Brazil, School Shooting in Austria
The GuardianAt least seven dead and 50 wounded as Colombia hit with bombings and gun attacks
Al JazeeraFour killed in wave of bomb, gun attacks across southwest Colombia
Overview
At least seven people have died and 50 injured in bombings and gun attacks across southwest Colombia.
The attacks are believed to be carried out by the FARC-EMC, a dissident faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
The violence follows an assassination attempt on presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay in Bogota.
Colombia's government faces challenges in controlling violence as rebel groups vie for territory, leading to attacks in urban and rural areas.
The FARC-EMC has been blamed for multiple blasts near police stations, with peace talks with the government collapsing last year.
Analysis
Highlight the escalating violence in Colombia linked to rebel groups and political tensions.