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Categories: CRIME

Bosconia merchant extortion protests

Entities: Bosconia · Milton Cotamo · Cesar Department · Colonel Raúl Pérez · Troncal de Oriente

Overview

On 27 July 2026 merchants and residents in Bosconia, Cesar, blocked the Troncal de Oriente highway to denounce a surge in extortion targeting local businesses. The demonstration, organised by the Union Nacional de Comerciantes (Undeco), called for a voluntary shop shutdown from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and demanded stronger government action to protect commercial activity.

Two days later, regional authorities responded by announcing a reward of up to 15 million Colombian pesos for information leading to the capture of extortionists. Police and army units, including the specialised Gaula force, pledged increased patrols and a security table was scheduled to develop new anti‑extortion measures. The merchants briefly reopened their stores after talks with officials, indicating a shift from protest to negotiated security commitments.

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Bosconia, Colombia offers $15 million reward to curb extortion

    Colombian authorities in Bosconia, Cesar, announced a 15 million‑peso reward for information on extortion gangs after merchants protested and temporarily shut down shops; police and army will boost patrols and

  2. 8 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Bosconia merchants block main road over extortion threats

    Merchants and citizens in Bosconia, Colombia blocked the Troncal de Oriente highway, demanding stronger action against growing extortion that threatens local businesses.

Sources

diariolosandes.com.ec · elpaisvallenato.com · lahora.pe · laregional.net · noticiasya.co · quintopoder.com.co