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Car bomb targets southwest Colombia day after new president’s swearing-in

A car bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia the day after conservative political newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president.

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A car bomb detonated in southwestern Colombia, according to the army. The explosion occurred just one day after Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative political neophyte, was sworn in as Colombia's new president.

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Car bomb targets southwest Colombia day after president takes office

A car bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia, the army said, a day after conservative political neophyte Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s new president.

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