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Explosion near Colombia-Venezuela border leaves seven injured
An explosive device detonated on October 27 near the Francisco de Paula Santander international bridge, which connects Cúcuta, Colombia, with Ureña, Venezuela. The blast occurred in the El Escobal neighborhood, specifically behind the headquarters of the Colombian National Directorate of Taxes and Customs (DIAN).
The explosion resulted in at least seven injuries, including police officers and civilians. The blast caused significant material damage, destroying vehicle facades, breaking windows, and damaging nearby homes. Authorities temporarily closed the international bridge to pedestrian and vehicular traffic to allow specialized explosive teams to secure the perimeter and search for additional devices.
Local residents reported seeing a suspicious vehicle and smelling gunpowder prior to the detonation. The incident follows the high-profile assassination of Miguel Armando Castellanos Serrano, a former government secretary and mayoral candidate, which occurred the previous day in Cúcuta.
Entities
Cúcuta · DIAN · Francisco de Paula Santander International Bridge · ICA · Jorge Quintero · Miguel Armando Castellanos Serrano · Ureña
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The blast targeted public security forces. laopinion.co · notifalcon.com · eltiempove.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] An explosive device detonated in the El Escobal neighborhood near the Cúcuta-Ureña border. laopinion.co · digital58.com.ve · eltiempove.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The area is used for parking by DIAN and ICA officials. laopinion.co · notifalcon.com · eltiempove.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The explosion caused windows to break and car alarms to activate. laopinion.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Residents reported a smell of gunpowder prior to the blast. laopinion.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The explosion occurred at approximately 7:10 a.m. on October 27. laopinion.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Francisco de Paula Santander international bridge was temporarily closed. digital58.com.ve
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Seven people were injured in the explosion. digital58.com.ve