At least 11 people were wounded by a car bomb in Colombia around the time of the country's presidential election, according to Al Jazeera. The outlet reports that President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has pledged a crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations. Few further details are available.
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Key facts
- Al Jazeera reports at least 11 people were wounded by a car bomb in Colombia.
- The attack occurred in the days around the presidential election, according to Al Jazeera.
- Al Jazeera reports President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has pledged a crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.
At least 11 people were wounded by a car bomb in Colombia in the days surrounding the country’s presidential election, according to Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera reports that President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has pledged to pursue a harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.
No further details about those responsible for the bombing or the condition of the wounded were provided in the available reporting.
It is not yet known who carried out the attack or the current status of the investigation.
Why it matters
Violence around an election raises concerns about security during a political transition. According to Al Jazeera, the president-elect's pledge to act against armed groups signals how Colombia's incoming leadership intends to respond to threats from rebel and criminal organisations.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were wounded in the Colombia car bomb?
At least 11 people were wounded by the car bomb, according to Al Jazeera.
When did the attack take place?
The car bomb attack occurred days before Colombia's presidential election.
How has the president-elect responded?
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has pledged to pursue a harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.
Timeline
- At least 11 wounded by Colombia car bomb days before presidential election
Al Jazeera: President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella pledges to pursue harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.