At least six people were killed and 50 others injured in a car bomb attack near a Colombian Air Force base in Cali, according to local officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Colombian Air Force said<\/a> the explosion occurred around 2:50 p.m. Thursday near the Marco Fidel Su\u00e1rez Air Base. The service condemned the attack, calling it an act of terrorism that endangered both civilians and military personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n President Gustavo Petro confirmed<\/a> that two civilians were among the dead and attributed the attack to factions led by Iv\u00e1n Mordisco, a commander of dissident groups from the former FARC guerrillas. Petro said the bombing was a reaction to recent government military operations in the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe government considers here and asks the world to consider the \u2018narcotrafficking junta\u2019 as a terrorist organization,\u201d he wrote, referring to an alliance of groups that includes FARC dissidents, the Segunda Marquetalia, and the Gulf Clan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Local media reported that at least two vehicles were used in the attack, with one detonating. A second truck that did not explode was found loaded with gas cylinders. Preliminary reports indicated at least one suspect was detained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bombing caused widespread destruction, damaging passing vehicles \u2014 including a passenger bus \u2014 shattering windows, and scattering debris across the area. Health officials in Valle del Cauca said medical teams were deployed to treat dozens of injured people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Authorities said investigations are underway to identify those responsible, and security operations remain active in Cali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The attack in Cali came the same day as a police helicopter was shot down<\/a> in Amalfi, Antioquia, during an anti-narcotics operation. At least 10 officers were killed and several others injured in that assault, which authorities attributed to FARC dissidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udea8 #Atenci\u00f3n<\/a> | Se registr\u00f3 fuerte explosi\u00f3n en los alrededores de la base a\u00e9rea de Cali \u27a1\ufe0fhttps:\/\/t.co\/VSkzvLS1Yx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/39SCc0JrVG<\/a><\/p>— EL HERALDO (@elheraldoco) August 21, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>