Sugar Sector Worker Murdered Amid Another Terrorist Attack in Cauca
Relatives of the victims of the explosion on the Pan-American highway in the municipality of Cajibío held a tribute in Popayán. In recent hours, one of the injured died.
TL;DR
- Terrorist attacks have plagued southwestern Cauca for days, with a recent explosion on the Pan-American highway in Cajibío causing 21 fatalities and 14 injuries.
- Victims of the explosion in Cajibío were honored in Popayán, and one of the injured recently died.
- Among the deceased were 12 coffee workers, and citizens are calling for peace and an end to the violence from armed groups like Farc dissidents.
- The attacks have had a severe economic impact, with a 65% decrease in restaurant sales, 10% hotel occupancy, and up to a 100% increase in product prices.
- Recent incidents include the burning of a sugarcane harvester in Caloto and the murder of security inspector Juan Carlos Ceballos.
- Citizens are urging the government to increase its presence in the department through culture and education initiatives.