Moments of tension occurred in the Mondomo corregimiento, in northern Cauca, when Army helicopters thwarted a presumed attack prepared by FARC dissidents on the Panamericana highway. The operation involved low-altitude flyovers and an exchange of gunfire, forcing the attackers to retreat. This incident is part of an escalation of violence in the region, with at least five attacks reported in the last two days.
In the Mondomo corregimiento, northern Cauca, Army helicopters conducted reconnaissance maneuvers and ground support operations, thwarting an attack that FARC dissidents were presumably preparing near the Panamericana highway. According to witnesses traveling through the sector, the aircraft flew at low altitude, surprising armed men who were preparing cylinder bombs to attack the local police substation or disrupt vehicle traffic.
During the operation, an exchange of gunfire occurred as the presumed dissidents fired at the aircraft. The situation created high tension among residents and drivers, who sought shelter while the aerial maneuvers continued. Ultimately, in the face of the military deployment, the attackers retreated to nearby rural areas, desisting from carrying out the attack.
This event occurs amid a new escalation of violence in Cauca. In the last two days, at least five attacks against the Public Force have been recorded in municipalities such as Cajibío, El Tambo, Mondomo, and El Patía, several involving explosives launched from drones. Additionally, in La Vega, several people were airlifted after falling into a minefield.
Authorities attribute this offensive to FARC dissidents under the command of alias “Iván Mordisco.” The Army continues operations to strengthen security in the region, in response to the terrorist attacks that took place this week in various areas of Cauca.
