Explosive device at Desepaz Police station leaves one wounded; Cali offers $20 million reward
An explosive device detonated in the vicinity of Desepaz Police station in Cali, leaving one person wounded. The Mayor's office is offering up to $20 million for information about those responsible.
Second attack against law enforcement in Cali in less than 48 hours
In the early morning hours of 14 November 2026, an abandoned explosive device near Desepaz Police station in Cali was detonated and left a citizen wounded, according to a report from infobae.com. The Metropolitan Police of Santiago de Cali confirmed that the victim's injuries, whose identity was not revealed, are not serious.
The authorities activated their investigative capabilities with the aim of identifying, apprehending, and bringing to justice those responsible for the attack.
Ombudsman demands "forceful and coordinated" response
Cali's ombudsman, Gerardo Mendoza Castrillón, characterised the incident as the second attack against law enforcement in less than 48 hours in the capital of Valle del Cauca and demanded urgent measures.
"Two attacks against law enforcement in less than 48 hours constitute a serious threat to the life and security of our police officers and to the city. As ombudsman of Cali, I demand a forceful and coordinated response from the authorities to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. Security measures must be strengthened and operational and intelligence capabilities must be enhanced to anticipate and prevent any attack or threat on our territory," Mendoza Castrillón declared.
Mayor's office announces reward and complaint lines
Cali's Department of Safety and Justice rejected the attack in a statement published on X and reported that an investigation is already underway to identify those responsible for the attack.
"We reject the attack that occurred this morning against our law enforcement officers in the vicinity of Desepaz Police station. The investigation team is making progress to identify those responsible for these acts. If you have information related to this, report it to 123," the department stated.
The Cali Mayor's office is offering a reward of up to 20 million pesos for information that allows authorities to locate and apprehend those responsible. The authorities guarantee absolute confidentiality to informants, who can contact them through telephone lines 123 and 3213945156.
The first attack: explosive device thrown at patrol in Siloé
The immediate precedent occurred on 12 November, in the western part of the city. An explosive device was thrown as a patrol from the National Police's Special Operations Group (Goes) was passing through the vicinity of Siloé neighbourhood, in commune 20, near the Carabinero School. On that occasion there were no persons injured.
"As a Goes patrol was passing, an explosive device was thrown that neither impacted the vehicle nor a motorcycle that was travelling through the area. No injured persons were reported either. Our police responded in the sector, carried out all necessary checks and ruled out any additional damage. From the Mayor's office we will support investigations to identify those responsible for this terrorist act in Cali," Security Secretary Javier García stated at the time.
Outrage in Congress
The two attacks generated reactions in the national political arena. Congressman from the Pacto Histórico Alejandro Ocampo warned about the accumulation of violent incidents recorded in the city over a four-day period.
"Cali cannot continue living amid explosions! In four days they attacked the RCN headquarters, a police patrol in Siloé and now Desepaz, where one person was wounded and several homes were affected. Security is not guaranteed with speeches, but with results," Ocampo asserted.
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