SAA
SAA event in Colombia on Fri 7th August 2026
7th August 2026
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Clashes erupt between the Army and FARC dissidents hours before the presidential inauguration Residents in the rural zone between Palmira and El Cerrito, Valle del Cauca, remain on high alert as a military operation unfolds just hours before Abelardo de la Espriella’s presidential inauguration. Intense fighting between National Army troops and alleged FARC dissident groups has been reported in the Tenerife area since early Thursday. Locals describe ongoing explosions and sustained bursts of gunfire. The confrontations come amid heightened security measures across the department. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement on casualties or damage while operations continue.
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