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Colombia's president is safe after attack on his helicopter
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26 June 2021
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BOGOTA, 26 June, 2021 (TON): On Friday, Colombian President Ivan Duque said that a helicopter carrying him and several other officials was struck by multiple bullets in the southern Catatumbo region.
The incident took place while the president's helicopter was flying through the Catatumbo region toward the city of Cucuta, capital of Norte de Santander province.
"The presidential helicopter was the target of an attack," Duque said.
He added, he was accompanied by Defense Minister Diego Molano, Interior Minister Daniel Palacios, and governor of Norte de Santander Silvano Serrano.
"The truth is that it is a cowardly attack, where the impact of the bullets can be seen on the presidential aircraft. Once again, we reiterate that as a government we are not going to falter for a single moment, a single day, in the fight against drug trafficking, against terrorism and organized crime," said Duque.
However, he made it clear that no one was injured in the attack.
