Bomb attack in Algeciras, Huila kills police officer in Colombia

A bomb attack in the "zona rosa" of Algeciras, in Colombia's Huila department, killed one police officer and injured seven people, six of them civilians, according to a preliminary balance reported on November 1, 2026.

According to the initial information, a motorcycle rigged with explosives was detonated while police officers were carrying out surveillance and control duties in the area, a sector that concentrates commercial and entertainment establishments. The injured were taken to the Municipal Hospital of Algeciras, where they are receiving medical attention; no official report on their condition or the severity of their injuries has been released.

The identity of the slain officer has not been officially disclosed. The attack occurred while the officers were performing control functions, indicating the action was directed against the security forces. Authorities are working at the scene to collect evidence and determine the type of explosive material used in the motorcycle, and statements from the Huila Police, the Governor's Office and the Algeciras Mayor's Office are expected in the coming hours regarding the final toll and security measures in the municipality.