2025-02-24: Multiple people, including several security officials, were injured on Monday afternoon (24 February, local time) following a terrorist attack after they detonated explosive-laden motorcycles near a police checkpoint and an educational institution in Morales town, Cauca Department. Reportedly, the explosion caused significant damage to nearby buildings and infrastructure. Security forces have been deployed to the area, and further investigation remains ongoing.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Armed clashes are possible during arrests of terror suspects. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
