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Colombia Military Base Attack Escalates Tensions With Rebel Group

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks after signing a law banning bullfighting, in La Plaza Santa Maria, Bogota, Colombia, on July 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

An attack on a military base in eastern Colombia has resulted in the tragic deaths of two soldiers and left at least 21 others injured, according to Colombia's military. The incident has heightened tensions between the government of Colombia and one of the nation's largest remaining rebel groups.

The National Liberation Army (ELN) has been blamed for the attack by Colombia's military. President Gustavo Petro has strongly condemned the violence, hinting that this attack may lead to a suspension or cancellation of peace talks with the rebel group.

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