Dissidents launch explosives against the military in the San Antonio area of Jamundí: one soldier was injured, but the security forces have already shot down two drones.

News: Public Force downs two drones, Army aviation provides support. Explosive attack in Jamundí, October 9. Photo: Iusef Samir Rojas. Journalist. May 11, 2026, 16:47. Updated: May 11, 2026, 17:01. During the afternoon of May 11, communities in the rural areas of Jamundí reported intense clashes in the El Cedro area. Police and the Jamundí municipality confirmed that National Army troops were repelling terrorist actions involving explosives launched by drones in the San Antonio area and in the upper part of the town. "Thanks to the timely response of the Public Force, two drones have been shot down, and Army aviation is now providing support for operations to counter these incidents," the Jamundí municipality reported. So far, one soldier has been injured by shrapnel in his leg, but his condition is not life-threatening. Operations are continuing to protect the community and ensure control of the territory. Meeting of mayors from the Amso. Photo: Jamundí Municipality. Agreements in Amso: Reinforcing two police substations recently attacked. This new attack occurred hours after Jamundí hosted the first security council meeting of the Southwestern Metropolitan Area (Amso), with the municipalities of Cali, Puerto Tejada, and Jamundí, and their respective authorities. During the meeting, the main security needs and priorities facing Jamundí, Cali, and Puerto Tejada were reviewed, focusing on investment strategies, institutional strengthening, and preventive actions to address violence affecting communities. Meeting of mayors from the Amso. Photo: Jamundí Municipality. During the meeting, the main security needs and priorities facing Jamundí, Cali, and Puerto Tejada were reviewed, focusing on investment strategies, institutional strengthening, and preventive actions to address violence affecting communities. "The municipal administration is working closely with regional and national entities to strengthen strategies for preventing, ensuring security, and protecting urban and rural communities," the Jamundí municipality stated. The mayor of Cali, Alejandro Eder, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the municipalities that make up the Metropolitan Area, noting that this integration would facilitate strategic investments to improve regional security. "Citizens are already beginning to see the benefits of the formation of the Metropolitan Area," said the mayor of Cali. Proposal to the National Government from Jamundí. The mayor of Jamundí proposed establishing working groups with the National Government to find comprehensive and real solutions to the public order situation, particularly focusing on social aspects and increased investment. The mayor made the announcement after a new attack involving explosives launched from a drone by an armed group believed to be former FARC dissidents against a police substation in the Potrerito area. In the area, the "Jaime Martínez" front, operating under "Iván Mordisco," has a strong presence, as do groups in the municipalities of Buenaventura and Dagua, as well as in the municipality of Calima El Darién. In light of the ongoing public order incidents in Jamundí, the mayor called on the next president of Colombia to facilitate the municipality's efforts to consolidate an institutional integration process that would help offer various social alternatives to the civilian population. "Creating forums that prioritize strengthening programs with a significant impact on the community affected by various acts of violence is the proposal of the mayor of Jamundí, to whoever is elected as the next president of Colombia," the Jamundí municipality stated. "We urge the next president to prioritize Jamundí and to establish comprehensive working groups to achieve lasting peace in our territory," said the mayor of Jamundí. Dissidents of the FARC, operating under "Iván Mordisco," attacked the police substation in the Potrerito area on the morning of May 9. This attack occurred two days after the attack on the police substation in the Robles area. CAROLINA BOHÓRQUEZ. Correspondent for EL TIEMPO. Cali. See more news. #DemocraciasBajoPresión #PNUD #AméricaLatina. Photo: Follow all the information from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. NEWSLETTERS FROM EL TIEMPO. Register for our newsletters and receive news in your email according to your interests. Stay informed with what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWS. Follow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Stay always updated with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPP. Join the El Tiempo channel on WhatsApp to stay up-to-date with the most relevant news. EL TIEMPO APP. Stay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DIGITAL EDITION. Reliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content without limits.