The Pan-American Highway Militarized After Brutal Attack in Cajibío: Drivers Cross with Fear
Traveling the Pan-American Highway in the department of Cauca today not only means facing traffic jams and restrictions, but also crossing a zone marked by fear, destruction, and the memory of a terrorist attack that left dozens dead and injured.
TL;DR
- The Pan-American Highway in Cauca is now a militarized zone following a major terrorist attack near the Cajibío tunnel.
- The attack left dozens dead and injured, with one destroyed vehicle remaining on the road as a grim reminder.
- Drivers face long traffic jams, fear of renewed violence, and feelings of abandonment by the national government.
- FARC dissidents are reported to be intimidating residents, increasing fears of further attacks.
- While the military claims a large presence, many locals feel a lack of institutional support.
- Ongoing stabilization work at the attack site causes continued mobility restrictions.