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Colombian soldier killed, 2 wounded in an attack from explosives laden on a mule

Colombian soldier killed, 2 wounded in an attack from explosives laden on a mule

Toronto Star3 days ago
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A Colombian soldier was killed and two others wounded Wednesday when explosives carried by a mule exploded in rural northeastern Colombia, authorities said.
Antioquia Gov. Andrés Julián Rendón confirmed the soldier's death and blamed the National Liberation Army (ELN), a group of about 6,000 fighters that is still fighting Colombia's government.
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