Cali's mayor Alejandro Eder led an extraordinary security council to bolster measures against possible terrorist threats. The actions include increased checks at six main entry points and presence in seven strategic zones. This comes amid recent violence in nearby areas like Jamundí and northern Cauca.
In an extraordinary council, Mayor Alejandro Eder gathered local authorities and Public Force commanders, including Policía Metropolitana de Cali, Batallón de Policía Militar No. 3, and Escuela Militar de Aviación Marco Fidel Suárez. They assessed the regional security landscape and outlined preventive actions to forestall threats to public order.
The new measures involve heightened checks at six main city entrances and increased presence in seven strategic zones. Police presence will also rise in entry and exit roadways, with ongoing patrol operations in priority sectors.
The mayor stated that Cali has been under threat since last year, amid violence in nearby municipalities. Officials reported thwarting four attack attempts so far this year through Public Force efforts and citizen collaboration.
The city hall reiterated a reward of up to 100 million pesos for information preventing terrorist acts. Citizens can report via multicrime line 321 394 51 56 or national police line 123, as noted by the Policía Metropolitana commander.