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Colombia's Violence Escalates: Car Bombing Kills Six, Officers Shot Down

8/22/2025

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A car bomb in Cali, Colombia, killed six and injured 50, related to military operations against armed groups.
A police helicopter was shot down in Antioquia, resulting in 10 officer deaths.
President Gustavo Petro intends to classify FARC dissidents and Clan del Golfo as terrorist organizations.
Recent attacks highlight ongoing violence from armed groups amid a fragile peace process.

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Story summary

A car bomb in Cali, Colombia, killed six and injured 50, related to military operations against armed groups.
A police helicopter was shot down in Antioquia, resulting in 10 officer deaths.
President Gustavo Petro intends to classify FARC dissidents and Clan del Golfo as terrorist organizations.
Recent attacks highlight ongoing violence from armed groups amid a fragile peace process.