Two Attacks Kill at Least 20 in Colombia

Two Attacks Kill at Least 20 in Colombia
Above: Police officers carry debris from the site of a bomb explosion in Cali, Colombia, on Aug. 21, 2025. Image copyright: Iusef Samir Rojas/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Government-critical narrative

These latest attacks prove that Petro's so-called Total Peace policy has been an absolute disaster, not only failing to bring peace but also empowering criminal groups. Premature ceasefires allowed armed organizations to expand while the state dismantled its offensive capabilities. Three years of negotiations have only resulted in more violence and death.

Pro-government narrative

The peace process faces legitimate challenges but has achieved important successes in reintegrating former fighters and implementing land reforms. Violence surged due to state absence in remote areas and competition over drug profits, not because of dialogue efforts. Long-term conflicts require sustained commitment beyond one presidential term.

Metaculus Prediction


Public Figures


Establishment split

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