Colombia’s Petro accuses Ecuador of bombing near border

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused Ecuador of bombing near their shared border, following the discovery of 27 charred bodies. Petro suggests the bombing, which he believes was carried out by an aircraft, occurred on Colombian territory. Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa denies the allegations, stating that all military actions have taken place within Ecuador's borders. The accusations come amid a US-backed Ecuadorean military campaign against armed groups in the region. Colombia's Ministry of National Defence has deployed security forces to investigate the explosive device and determine its origin. The incident and subsequent accusations have created tension between the two South American nations.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Ecuador of bombing targets inside Colombian territory, escalating tensions between the two nations. Petro stated that "27 charred bodies" were found near the border and an unexploded bomb was discovered close to a family home, suggesting the attack was not by Colombian forces or illegal groups. Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa denied the accusations, asserting his forces operate only within Ecuador's borders while combating narco-terrorism, much of which he claims originates in Colombia. This exchange follows previous clashes, including Ecuador's imposition of a "security tax" on Colombian imports and Colombia's retaliatory tariffs. Ecuador is currently struggling with increased drug-related violence as cartels vie for control of trafficking routes.