On November 15, 2003, in a terrorist attack, grenades were thrown in two bars in the wealthy Zona Rosa neighborhood of Bogotá, Colombia, killing one person, injuring 73 and badly damaging the premises.[1]
The authorities blamed Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerillas for the attack. The fatal victim was a young woman. Three Americans and a German were among the injured. It was believed the FARC targeted Americans in the attack.[2] The U.S. government provided $2.5 billion to the Colombian government in its fight against rebels and drug traffickers. The attack was the sixth in Bogotá that year, and prompted security concerns to residents amid the rebels' increasing attacks in urban areas.[3]
The national police managed to capture one of the men who threw the grenades.[4]
References
- ^ Dongen, Rachel Van (17 November 2003). "Grenades Hit Two Bars in Bogota". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ^ "Bogota pubs in ruins after grenade attacks - IOL News". Iol.co.za. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ^ "A grenade attack on bars in Colombia kills one, injures 72". Deseretnews.com. 17 November 2003. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- ^ "72 Hurt, One Killed By Bogotá Grenades". The New York Times. 17 November 2003. Retrieved 12 July 2018.