Colombia experienced a wave of violence as a result of attacks carried out by a mafia group linked to the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). These assaults, which occurred in the southwest region of the country, involved explosives and firearms, resulting in injuries to a soldier.
The attacks come in the wake of a recent escalation in operations by the FARC dissidents, prompting the government to suspend a ceasefire agreement. President Gustavo Petro, who campaigned on a platform of achieving lasting peace in a nation plagued by conflict, now faces a significant challenge in maintaining stability.
