Colombian authorities have not confirmed who was behind that attack, but have said they suspect dissidents from the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia guerrillas or the rebel National Liberation Army.
Helicopter carrying Colombia s President Duque struck by bullets in attack
The mark of a projectile impact is seen on a helicopter that Colombian President Ivan Duque was traveling in, after it suffered an attack during an overflight, according to authorities, in Cucuta, Colombia June 25, 2021. Colombia Presidency/Handout via REUTERS reuters tickers
This content was published on June 26, 2021 - 02:33
June 26, 2021 - 02:33
BOGOTA (Reuters) - A helicopter carrying Colombia s President Ivan Duque and others was struck by multiple bullets in an attack on Friday, he said in a video message.
The incident took place while the president s helicopter was flying through Colombia s Catatumbo region toward the city of Cucuta, capital of the country s Norte de Santander province, Duque said.