Armed Groups Attack Bus In Popayán
An explosive device detonated early this morning on the Pan-American highway between Popayán and Pasto, targeting a Transipiales transport vehicle. The company reported severe damage to the vehicle and has issued a formal demand for increased security along this international corridor. The incident highlights ongoing public order and violence concerns in the region. Armed groups invaded a runway and disrupted traffic in Popayán around 1:00 PM local time. Internet videos show destroyed vehicles and multiple people on the ground. This event is part of a series of attacks attributed to armed groups in Colombia since Friday. An explosive-laden cylinder was dropped onto a bus, causing it to detonate. This attack is part of a series of strikes reported in Colombian territory since Friday.
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Caracol Radio
“uno de sus vehículos sufriera graves afectaciones tras la detonación de un artefacto explosivo esta madrugada en la vía paraamericana entre Paso y Popayán.”
Jovem Pan News
“Por volta de uma da tarde, no horário local, grupos armados invadiram a pista e interromperam o tráfego na área. Durante a ação, um cilindro carregado com explosivos caiu sobre um ônibus e acabou sendo detonado.”
Jovem Pan News
“Desde sexta-feira, uma série de ataques em território colombiano foi atribuída e Popayán. Por volta da uma da tarde, no horário local, grupos armados invadiram a pista e interromperam o tráfego na área.”
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