Days of Terror in Colombia: How Does Gustavo Petro Want to Be Remembered?
Colombia has once again heard the noises that should disappear forever from national memory. The sound of bombs. In Cali and in the southwest of the country, explosions have become the norm these days. And that is horrible. The attack on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibío left 20 dead and 36 injured, including several minors. And it occurred amidst an escalation of more than two dozen recent attacks. Authorities can no longer declare with a recorded message that they are 'isolated cases.' It is the brutal confirmation that terrorism has regained ground where the State arrives late.
TL;DR
- Bombings have become a normalized and horrifying reality in Cali and southwestern Colombia.
- A recent attack on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibío resulted in 20 deaths and 36 injuries, including minors.
- This attack is part of an escalation involving over two dozen recent violent incidents.
- Authorities can no longer dismiss these attacks as isolated, confirming a return of terrorism in areas with late state intervention.