In a grenade attack on a police vehicle in the center of Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, a police officer was killed. The city's police chief stated that shortly after this attack, which occurred on Thursday, a man was arrested. He is a member of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), considered the largest guerrilla group in the country. This was the second attack in a week in Bogotá. On Tuesday, a car containing explosives exploded in front of the police headquarters, killing three and injuring at least 24 others. Guerrilla attacks have traditionally occurred in rural areas, but in recent months, urban areas have been targeted. Colombia is embroiled in the largest civil war in Latin America, pitting leftist guerrillas against right-wing paramilitary groups and the government, and over the 38 years since its onset, more than 200,000 people have been killed.
Second Attack in a Week in Bogotá - 2002-10-26
A police officer was killed in a grenade attack on a police vehicle in Bogotá, marking the second such attack in a week. The assailant, a member of the FARC guerrilla group, was arrested shortly after the incident. This escalation in urban violence highlights the ongoing civil conflict in Colombia.
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📰 What Happened
FARC member arrested after grenade attack on police vehicle in Bogotá, killing one officer.
- Colombian police arrest FARC member
- FARC attack police vehicle
- FARC attack police headquarters
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The attack underscores the persistent threat posed by FARC in urban settings.
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