Four dead, including a baby, in bomb attack

- Jackson Avery

Four people, including a baby, died after an explosive attack on Sunday evening in western Colombia, announced the governor of the Tolima department as the country goes through the worst wave of violence in ten years.

The attack occurred Sunday evening near a military base in the town of Planadas, south of Tolima. A truck packed with explosives blew up and damaged part of the hospital and homes.

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“It is with deep pain that I inform of the results, still provisional, of an attack in Planadas which left four dead, including a baby of only two months. Inadmissible!” declared Adriana Magali Matiz on

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Jackson Avery

Jackson Avery

I’m a journalist focused on politics and everyday social issues, with a passion for clear, human-centered reporting. I began my career in local newsrooms across the Midwest, where I learned the value of listening before writing. I believe good journalism doesn’t just inform — it connects.

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