Colombia Bombing Kills Seven as Dissident Rebels Escalate Violence Ahead of Upcoming Elections

A fatal bomb attack in the Cauca region of Colombia killed seven people and injured over 20 as dissident FARC rebels intensified violence ahead of the upcoming May 31 presidential election.President Gustavo Petro attributed the escalation to groups rejecting the 2016 peace deal while candidates struggle under security threats.The incident follows a series of regional strikes and high-level diplomatic developments involving regional leaders.
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