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Bus bombing in southwestern Colombia kills 13 and injures 38 amid spiraling drug violence

International
Published on 26 April 2026
Bus bombing in southwestern Colombia kills 13 and injures 38 amid spiraling drug violence

Army calls it terrorism as children among injured

A bus explosion in southwestern Colombia has killed 13 people and injured 38, including several children. The army chief said the incident was a terrorist act tied to escalating violence linked to drug trafficking. Authorities blame dissident armed groups, while the government pledges a firm response, as attacks in the region continue to mount.

  • Explosion on a bus in southwestern Colombia kills 13
  • 38 injured, including children, in the attack
  • Army chief labels the blast a terrorist act
  • Dissident groups blamed; government promises strong response
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