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Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote

A spate of attacks against civilians and military bases in Colombia's southwestern region has raised security concerns as the country heads to a May presidential election.

Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote
Image: NPR World

A spate of attacks against civilians and military bases in Colombia's southwestern region has raised security concerns as the country heads to a May presidential election.

(Image credit: Santiago Saldarriaga)

Originally published at NPR World

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