Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Helicopter carrying Colombia’s President Duque struck by bullets in attack

BOGOTA, June 25 (Reuters) - A helicopter carrying Colombia's President Ivan Duque and others was struck by multiple bullets in an attack on Friday, he said in a video message.

The incident took place while the president's helicopter was flying through Colombia's Catatumbo region toward the city of Cucuta, capital of the country's Norte de Santander province, Duque said.

"What's clear is that this is a cowardly attack where bullet holes can be seen in the presidential aircraft," Duque said.

As well as Duque, the helicopter was carrying other . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

Puerto Vallarta’s Folkloric Dance Festival Turns 20

Puerto Vallarta’s New Pitch Goes Beyond the Beach

Puerto Vallarta is using restaurants, tourism standards, and folklore events to sell a broader identity...

Puerto Vallarta elevates its standing with awards for high quality and top-tier gastronomy

Jalisco awarded 60 tourism certifications to businesses in Puerto Vallarta, Mascota and La Huerta, strengthening...
Restaurant Week 2026 Returns With 51 Bay Restaurants

Restaurant Week 2026 Returns to Puerto Vallarta with 51 Restaurants

Restaurant Week 2026 returns May 15 to June 10 with 51 restaurants offering fixed-price menus...
Vallarta residents threaten to dump trash at City Hall

Vallarta Trash Pickup Set to Normalize in 48 Hours

Puerto Vallarta says trash collection should return to normal within 48 hours after weeks of...