Security in northeastern Colombia worsens after new rebel attacks

A series of rebel attacks in Colombia’s northeastern Arauca department have caused an emergency situation in several municipalities, reported local media Tuesday.

. Newspaper El Colombiano attributed the attacks to the FARC, while newspaper El Universal wrote the smaller rebel group ELN was the likely perpetrator. Both rebel groups are considered to be active in the area.

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