Interior minister Benedetti expresses solidarity with Cali after explosive attack

Colombia's Interior Minister Armando Benedetti voiced solidarity with Cali and Valle del Cauca residents following an explosive attack near the Pichincha Military Battalion. The incident took place last Friday around 10:40 a.m. Benedetti announced security measures in coordination with the local mayor.

A vehicle loaded with explosives detonated last Friday at around 10:40 a.m. near the Pichincha Military Battalion in Cali, Valle del Cauca. The attack raised concerns in the region.

Interior Minister Armando Benedetti responded that day by expressing solidarity with the people of Cali and Valle del Cauca. "After the events in the city of Cali, I solidarize with the people of Cali and Vallecaucano; what happened is once again an atrocity against life, democracy, and the country; it is a problem for all," he stated.

Benedetti said he had spoken with Cali's mayor, Alejandro Eder. He announced specific actions: "we will take measures with intelligence, more troop presence, and we will convene the necessary meetings with the National Security Council."

These statements aim to bolster the response to security threats in the area.

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