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Gunmen attack prison officials in Barranquilla; threats target president
El EspectadorLO·CO·1 day ago
Colombia's Ombudsman (Defensoría del Pueblo) has called for verification of threatening leaflets received by multiple Inpec (prison authority) officials following an attack in Barranquilla. The incident signals potential escalation of violence targeting state prison personnel, likely linked to criminal groups. The authenticity of the leaflets is unconfirmed, and the nature of the attack is not detailed.