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Paraguayan Government Condemns Guerrilla Attack in Colombia with 14 Dead and 38 Wounded
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Paraguayan Government Condemns Guerrilla Attack in Colombia with 14 Dead and 38 Wounded

From ABC Color · (14m ago) Spanish Critical tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Paraguay's government condemned a guerrilla attack in Colombia's Cauca department that killed 14 civilians and wounded 38.
  • The Foreign Ministry labeled the incident a "terrorist act" and expressed solidarity with the victims.
  • The attack involved a bomb cylinder targeting a bus on the Pan-American Highway, escalating regional violence.

The Paraguayan government has strongly condemned a brutal guerrilla attack that devastated the Colombian department of Cauca, resulting in a tragic loss of civilian life and numerous injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a stern statement denouncing the violence as a "terrorist act."

In its official communication, Paraguay's Foreign Ministry expressed profound condolences to the families of the 14 civilians who perished and offered support to the 38 individuals wounded in the assault. The government unequivocally rejects such actions, reiterating its commitment to collaborating internationally to eradicate terrorism.

The Government of the Republic of Paraguay condemns the attack perpetrated today on the Vía Panamericana, Department of Cauca, Colombia, which has resulted in fatalities and injuries.

— Paraguay's Ministry of Foreign AffairsOfficial statement condemning the guerrilla attack.

The attack, which occurred on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibío, involved a bomb cylinder that struck a bus, causing widespread destruction and turning a vital transportation artery into a scene of devastation. This incident is part of a disturbing escalation of violence in southwestern Colombia, following earlier attacks on military installations.

Colombian authorities have identified dissident FARC groups as responsible for the bombing. The governor of Cauca, Octavio Guzmán, confirmed the grim toll, highlighting the devastating impact on the civilian population. The incident underscores the persistent challenges posed by armed illegal groups in the region and the urgent need for continued efforts to restore peace and security.

The MRE expresses its condolences and emphasizes its 'total rejection' of these types of 'terrorist acts,' while reiterating 'its commitment to joining efforts' internationally to eradicate this type of action.

— Paraguay's Ministry of Foreign AffairsFurther statement from the ministry reinforcing Paraguay's stance against 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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