Colombia: VBIED Functioned in Gang-Related Attack

On 23 April 2024, a vehicle-borne IED (VBIED), described as a motorcycle loaded with explosives, was functioned in an urban area of El Plateado in Cauca. No injuries were reported; however, nearby residences were damaged by the explosion. No additional details regarding the VBIED were released. Authorities believe the incident is the latest act of violence between the Colombian government Public Forces and the Central General Staff (EMC), a dissident group formerly associated with Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrillas.