The death toll from the terrorist attack in Colombia has risen to 18 people.

The death toll from the terrorist attack in the city of Santiago de Cali in Colombia has risen to 18 people. This was announced on August 22 by Mayor Alejandro Eder on the social network X.

It is also reported about 65 victims.

Later, he noted that at a meeting of the Security Council, which will be held with President Gustavo Petro, further actions of the government to detain terrorists will be considered.

"Those responsible for today's terrorist attack, get ready, because we are going to capture you all," Eder wrote.

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On that day, it was reported that five people were killed and 36 injured in a truck bomb attack in the Colombian city of Cali. It is noted that the explosion was caused by drug terrorists. The mayor also announced a monetary reward for information leading to the capture of the intruders.

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