As Colombia prepares for presidential inauguration, outgoing leader doubles down on fraud claims

As Colombia prepares for presidential inauguration, outgoing leader doubles down on fraud claims  Toronto Star

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has reiterated claims of fraud in the nation’s June election, which his party lost narrowly to conservative leader Abelardo de la Espriella

President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella pledges to pursue harsh crackdown on rebel groups and criminal organisations.

AFP reporters saw the vehicle in flames, damaged building facades and police, soldiers and residents gathering around the scene of the attack in the northern city of Cucuta before local security officials confirmed the number of injured.

President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the bombing and said "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."