Car bomb destroys toll booth on Colombian highway a day after new president sworn in

A car bomb detonated on a highway toll booth in Colombia on Tuesday, completely destroying the structure and halting traffic on the busy route. The explosion occurred just a day after Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as the nation’s president, marking one of the first major security incidents of his administration. Authorities responded quickly, securing the area and initiating an investigation, while emergency services worked to assess any potential injuries or damage to nearby vehicles.

The incident comes amid heightened concerns over armed groups operating in the region, which have previously targeted infrastructure to disrupt transportation and exert influence. Government officials have condemned the attack and pledged to intensify security measures along critical corridors. As forensic teams collect evidence, the investigation will focus on identifying the perpetrators and preventing further attacks, underscoring the new president’s challenge of restoring stability in the country’s transport network.