On June 10, 2025, a series of violent attacks in Colombia resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals. The incidents occurred in the city of Cali and the adjacent Cauca province, primarily targeting police facilities. Authorities have attributed the bombings to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia - Peoples' Army (FARC-EMC), a faction comprised of former members of the FARC who disassociated themselves from the group after it signed a peace agreement with the Colombian government in 2016.
The attacks involved the explosion of bombs hidden in vehicles, including cars and motorcycles, which were parked near police stations. This violent escalation follows a recent shooting incident involving Miguel Uribe, a conservative presidential candidate, who sustained serious injuries during a campaign rally in Bogotá. He remains in critical condition in a hospital as investigations continue to identify those responsible for the assault on Uribe.
Colombia's government is grappling with rising violence in both urban and rural regions as multiple rebel groups vie for control of territories previously held by the FARC following the peace deal. The deteriorating security situation is indicative of challenges the government faces in maintaining stability and public safety across the nation.
Peace negotiations between the FARC-EMC and the Colombian government collapsed last year after a series of aggressive actions directed at indigenous communities. Currently, the government is in talks with another faction of the FARC, led by Commander Luis Alberto Alban, who is also known by his alias, Marcos Calarca. These ongoing negotiations highlight the complexity of the peace process and the persistent threat posed by dissident factions within Colombia.