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Bolivia condemns attack that killed 19 and injured over 30 in Colombia
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Bolivia condemns attack that killed 19 and injured over 30 in Colombia

From ABC Color · (12m ago) Spanish Critical tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Bolivia strongly condemned an attack in Colombia that killed at least 19 people and injured over 30.
  • The foreign ministry expressed condolences and called for strengthened multilateral cooperation against threats to South American security.
  • The attack, attributed to FARC dissidents, involved an explosive-laden cylinder hitting a bus in the Cauca region.

From La Paz, Bolivia, ABC Color unequivocally denounces the heinous attack that has tragically claimed the lives of 19 innocent Colombians and left more than 30 injured. Our nation stands in solidarity with the people of Colombia during this time of profound grief.

Bolivia expresses its most firm condemnation of the attack perpetrated in the department of Cauca, Republic of Colombia, which has caused the lamentable loss of human lives and numerous injured people.

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BoliviaIn a statement condemning the attack.

Bolivia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strong statement, expressing our "most firm condemnation" of the violence that marred the Cauca department. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and wish for the swift recovery of all those affected by this barbaric act. Such indiscriminate violence against civilians is an affront to humanity and has no place in our continent.

Bolivia expresses its most heartfelt condolences and its wish for the prompt recovery of the people affected by this tragic event.

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BoliviaExpressing sympathy for the victims.

Our government reiterates its absolute rejection of all forms of terrorism and violence, aligning with international law. This tragedy underscores the urgent need to bolster regional and multilateral cooperation. The security and democratic stability of South America are under threat, and only through united action can we effectively confront these challenges and ensure the well-being of our nations. This incident serves as a stark reminder that the scourge of terrorism knows no borders and demands a unified response from all nations in the region.

its absolute rejection of all forms of terrorism and violence against the civilian population, in accordance with international law

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BoliviaStating Bolivia's stance on terrorism.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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