NewsThe attack occurred in the early hours of this November 11. Cali Police confirmed there are no injured people. The governor of Valle del Cauca, Dilian Francisca Toro. Photo: Valle del Cauca Governor's OfficeJOURNALIST11.11.2026 05:37 Updated: 11.11.2026 06:05
The governor of Valle, Dilian Francisca Toro, spoke out this Wednesday, November 11, following the grenade attack that occurred in the early morning outside the RCN facilities in Cali. READ ALSO According to what the Police of the capital of Valle confirmed to EL TIEMPO, men traveling on a motorcycle launched the explosive device right in front of the media outlet's headquarters, and no injuries were reported. The Cali Mayor's Office, for its part, told this newspaper that men on a motorcycle threw a "low-power device" that affected the sidewalk and caused minor damage to the facade of the administrative part of the media outlet's building. According to information from the authorities, two suspicious individuals were initially identified, although minutes later their participation in the attack registered this early morning was ruled out. The Police are already working on reviewing security camera footage in order to identify the vehicle used and to locate those responsible for the attack. Grenade attack reported outside RCN facilities in Cali Photo:MAPSAfter the attack, Governor Toro rejected on her X account the recent threats against the media in Colombia and stated that press freedom is a fundamental pillar of democracy. "Protecting the media means protecting the right of all citizens to be informed," she wrote. And she added: "We reject the threats against the media in Colombia and, especially, the most recent grenade attack that occurred in Cali. Violence and intimidation cannot become tools to silence those who inform." In her message, Toro also expressed her solidarity with journalists and the media and indicated that their protection must be a commitment of everyone. For now, she did not provide details about the events or about the individuals sought for the material authorship of the attack. The Cali Ombudsman's Office (Personería) also spoke out through its X account, rejecting the violent acts against the RCN headquarters in Cali and expressing its solidarity with the media outlet after being targeted by criminal structures. "We demand that the prosecutor's office and the police move forward swiftly with this investigation to clarify the events, allowing those responsible to be brought to justice, and to deploy all institutional capabilities to protect journalists and the various media outlets, guaranteeing full peace of mind in the practice of the profession," the organization wrote. Threats against the media in ColombiaThe attack against the RCN headquarters in Cali occurs amid a context of intimidation against the media in Colombia. Last Saturday, November 7, Caracol Televisión had to evacuate its facilities after receiving an alert from the authorities about "the intention of illegal groups to attack the channel." Because of this, it indicated that it adopted measures to protect its personnel and facilities. The alert was also present at Caracol Radio, which reported having received information about the "risk of a possible attack" against the well-known radio network. The outlet reiterated its commitment to inform the country with rigor, independence, and responsibility, and asked the authorities to provide the necessary security guarantees for those who practice journalism in Colombia.(Developing story. Expect an update shortly). LAST NEWS NEWSROOM Follow all the news from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter.
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