Coverage dated June 9, 2025

At least 7 dead after wave of explosions hit southwest Colombia, authorities say

Headline from KVIA El Paso

By Mitchell McCluskey, Michael Rios, Stefano Pozzebon, Fernando Ramos and Gerardo Lemos, CNN (CNN) — A wave of explosions rocked southwest Colombia on Tuesday morning, authorities said, killing at least seven people in an attack believed to be targeting the country’s police.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. Deutsche Welle

    Colombia: Multiple dead after string explosions in Cali – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A wave of explosions has rocked southern Colombia, killing one and injuring nine in the city of Cali. Authorities say there were also attacks on police posts in nearby towns.

  2. KVIA El Paso

    At least 7 dead after wave of explosions hit southwest Colombia, authorities say (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Mitchell McCluskey, Michael Rios, Stefano Pozzebon, Fernando Ramos and Gerardo Lemos, CNN (CNN) — A wave of explosions rocked southwest Colombia on Tuesday morning, authorities said, killing at least seven people in an attack believed to be targeting the country’s police.

  3. Seattle Times

    At least 7 killed in explosions and attacks outside police stations in southwest Colombia (opens Seattle Times)

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    Authorities say seven people were killed in Colombia as rebel groups detonated bombs near police stations in the city of Cali and the neighboring Cauca province.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Four killed in wave of bomb, gun attacks across southwest Colombia (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Colombia on edge as attacks come just days after assassination attempt on conservative presidential hopeful.

  5. Digital Journal

    Three dead as wave of bombings, gun attacks rocks Colombia (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Southwest Colombia was rocked by a string of explosions and gun attacks that left at least three people dead Tuesday, police said, in what appeared to be

  6. The Guardian

    Four dead as Colombia hit with wave of bombings and gun attacks (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Police say 19 attacks launched on Cali and nearby towns, hitting police posts, municipal buildings and civilians

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