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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Manuel Rueda

Furious Colombian president criticises secondhand military aircraft after dozens killed in crash

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has sharply criticised the use of secondhand military aircraft by the nation's armed forces, following a transport plane crash that killed at least 66 soldiers.

The incident, which occurred on Monday in southwestern Colombia, has prompted an official investigation into the disaster.

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