At least 11 wounded by Colombia car bomb days before presidential election - Al Jazeera
A car bomb explosion in Cucuta, Colombia, has left at least 11 people wounded just days before the inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. No group has claimed responsibility, though several rebel factions remain active in the border region.
Why it matters
The attack highlights the ongoing security challenges facing the incoming administration and the persistent threat of political violence in Colombia.
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella pledges to pursue a harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Forensic investigators and police officers examine debris at the site of a car bomb explosion near a police station in Cucuta, Colombia [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and AFP Published On 1 Aug 2026 1 Aug 2026 At least 11 people have been wounded in a car bombing in Colombia, days before right-wing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is set to take office.
The detonation occurred in the city of Cucuta, which borders Venezuela, on Saturday, six days before de la Espriella is set to replace outgoing President Gustavo Petro , the country’s first left-wing leader.
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