Colombia: Truck Bomb, Helicopter Downing Kill at Least 17
Colombian authorities blamed the incidents on FARC dissident factions. A truck bomb killed at least 17 and injured dozens. A police helicopter was shot down in Antioquia, killing 12 officers. FARC splinter groups are blamed for both attacks. Colombia faces a surge in violence from armed conflict. The drug trade is a key driver. Coca leaf cultivation is rising, reaching 253,000 hectares in 2023.
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