Bombing attacks mark first day of Colombia's new right-wing government
- Posted on August 9, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Colombia's newly inaugurated right-wing president, Abelardo de la Espriella, faced immediate security challenges on his first day in office as coordinated bombing attacks struck multiple locations across the nation. The violent incidents, which resulted in at least one fatality among law enforcement personnel and multiple injuries, underscore the persistent threat posed by armed groups operating within Colombian territory and signal potential instability during the new administration's transition period.
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