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A donkey packed with explosives blasts near a military outpost in Las Cruces sector, Valdivia, Antioquia

Colombian conflict — A donkey packed with explosives blasts near a military outpost in Las Cruces sector, Valdivia, Antioquia Department, killing one soldier and injuring two. Authorities blamed the EL

Published July 9, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Colombian conflict.

A donkey packed with explosives blasts near a military outpost in Las Cruces sector, Valdivia, Antioquia Department, killing one soldier and injuring two. Authorities blamed the ELN of being behind the attack. [https://caracol.com.co/2025/07/09/ataque-con-mula-bomba-deja-un-soldado-muerto-y-varios-heridos-en-valdivia/ (Radio Caracol)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-07-09).