Mass killing in Chengue Colombia shocks region
Suspected right wing paramilitaries hacked 25 men to death in Chengue, northern Colombia, then burned about 30 homes and kidnapped seven more. About 50 gunmen in uniforms arrived around 3 am, accusing victims of aiding leftist guerrillas. Red Cross aid dispatched as villagers fled. Police caution remains on group identity.
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Chihuahua governor escapes serious harm after assassination attempt
In Chihuahua state capital, ex-policewoman Victoria Loya fired at Governor Patricio Martinez on Wednesday, grazing his head. Martinez was hospitalized in stable condition, conscious and undergoing tests. State spokesperson Claudia Aguirre provided the update, while Tony Garcia of the attorney general’s office cited Loya’s history of mental problems.
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