NewzOn Friday, August 7, 2026, authorities in Popayán, Cauca, initiated a preventive closure of the city's northern variant following the discovery of a suspected explosive device. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the northern sector of the capital, prompting immediate security measures and traffic disruptions for local residents and commuters.
The discovery took place shortly before the scheduled presidential inauguration of Abelardo de la Espriella. Security forces were deployed to the area to address the potential threat, though further details regarding the nature of the device or the specific security response remain limited.
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