Bomb blast on Colombia highway leaves 21 dead amid pre-election violence

A bombing on a Colombian highway has resulted in 21 fatalities and 56 injuries, making it the most severe attack on civilians in decades. The incident occurred on Saturday in the Cauca department, a region known for unrest in southwestern Colombia. Authorities have attributed the attack to cocaine-trafficking rebel groups. The blast heavily damaged buses and vans traveling on the Pan-American Highway.

This attack underscores the persistent threat of violence and instability in Colombia, particularly in the lead-up to elections, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by armed groups.