Soldier Killed, Two Wounded in Minefield Explosion in Nariño
A mined area was activated in Puente Mayo on Sunday, killing one member of the armed forces and injuring two others in a region long troubled by armed groups.
Colombia's Ministry of Defense reported that one soldier died and two were injured on Sunday, September 7, after a mined area was activated in Puente Mayo, in the southwestern department of Nariño. The incident took place during ongoing military operations in a corridor affected by armed groups and illegal activities.
Coverage of the event highlighted the persistent danger that explosive devices pose for military personnel working in conflict-affected zones between Cauca and Nariño, two of the departments where illegal armed actors remain most active.
The deaths and injuries are a reminder of the security challenges that President Abelardo de la Espriella's government faces as it shapes its approach to the internal conflict, a central issue in Colombian politics since long before his election.
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