IED

IED event in Colombia on Sun 17th May 2026

17th May 2026

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Tense moments unfolded on the night of Sunday, May 17, in the municipality of El Bordo, Cauca, after an explosive device was thrown at a police patrol in the heart of the commercial area. Preliminary reports indicate that one police officer and one civilian were injured in the attack, sparking panic among local merchants and residents. General William Oswaldo Rincón, Director of the National Police, strongly condemned the incident and confirmed that authorities are actively pursuing those responsible. Investigations are underway, and security measures have been intensified across the department of Cauca.

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