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Death Toll in Colombian Military Plane Crash Rises to Between 34 and 44
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Death toll in Colombian military plane crash rises to between 34 and 44
The death toll from the crash of a Colombian Air Force plane in southern Colombia has risen to between 34 and 44, with dozens more injured, according to Colombian media reports. The Hercules C-130 crashed Monday morning near Puerto Leguízamo, in Colombia’s Putumayo region near the border with Peru, after taking off for Puerto Asís, according to Colombian officials and local media. The plane was carrying Colombian military personnel. Preliminary …
Colombian Military Grief Exposes the Cost of Delay and Distance
A deadly air force crash in Putumayo is more than just news in Colombia. It brings up tough questions about readiness, bureaucracy, border logistics, and the heavy burden on a military still expected to represent the state in remote areas. The post Colombian Military Grief Exposes the Cost of Delay and Distance appeared first on LatinAmerican Post.
Fact Sheet: The Colombian Air Force C-130 Hercules crash left 125 people on board, with at least 48 injured. It occurred in Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo, during takeoff for Puerto Asís. Tap to see the full context. Context: The commander of the Colombian Air Force (FAC), General Carlos Silva, reported on the accident and the rescue operation. The FAC often transports civilians to remote areas for medical attention. Mayor Luis Emilio Bustos mention…
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