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At least 11 wounded by Colombia car bomb days before presidential election

First publishedAug 1, 15:48 UTC
Last updatedAug 2, 16:03 UTC · 1h ago
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President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella pledges to pursue harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.

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{"A car bomb exploded in Colombia, injuring at least 11 people.","The blast happened just days before the country's presidential election.","President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella said he will launch a harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations."}

Why it matters

The attack shows rising violence before an important vote, which could affect the election's outcome and safety of citizens. It also signals the new president's promised tough stance on armed groups.

In brief
How many people were wounded in the car bomb?
At least 11 people were wounded.
When did the bomb go off?
It went off days before Colombia's presidential election.
What did the president-elect promise after the attack?
He promised a harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.
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