Explosive device hits car near Colombia's Universidad del Valle

Tensions flared near Colombia's Universidad del Valle on Wednesday when hooded individuals hurled explosive devices, with one striking a private vehicle and causing considerable damage. While authorities confirmed no one was injured in the incident, the attack led to significant traffic disruptions and the closure of key roads, including Calle 13 with Carrera 100.

Captain Luis Fernando Escobar Nieto, deputy secretary of Mobility for Cali, condemned the actions as "criminal and terrorist." He stated that police and specialized units were deployed to the area to control the situation and manage traffic diversions. The attack underscores a pattern of unrest in the vicinity of the university, with reports of other vehicles being impacted by protesters.

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condemn the criminal and terrorist actions that occurred near the Universidad del Valle, where a group of delinquents attacked a private vehicle with an explosive device.

Residents and commuters were urged to exercise caution and seek alternative routes, such as the new Bicentenario avenue or the road near the Lago de la Babilla. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns and the impact of public disturbances on daily life and mobility in the Valle del Cauca region.

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Our agents are in the sector with the Police and the Undmo group. The entire Mayor's Office is making the relevant diversions and trying to control public order in this sector.