From The Rio Times · Contributing Reporter · · 1m 40s
Toll Attack on Cali Highway
Two men on a motorcycle exploded a Mediacanoa toll booth in Colombia on November 4, 2026.
In brief
Two men on a motorcycle exploded a Mediacanoa toll booth in Colombia on November 4, 2026. Two men exploded a Mediacanoa toll booth in Colombia's Valle del Cauca department on November 4, 2026, causing damage but no injuries. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
What Happened
Two men on a red motorcycle threw an explosive at the Mediacanoa toll station in Colombia’s Valle del Cauca department before dawn on Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Damage and Response
The blast wrecked the roof over two lanes; police report no injuries. Authorities are working to strengthen protection on this road corridor.
Pattern of Attacks
This is the third toll attack in under a month, after two at El Mango toll in Cauca.
Previous Attacks
On Monday 12 October 2026 a car bomb wrecked the El Mango toll on the Pan-American Highway in Cauca, injuring three civilians.
False Alarm
At about 9:00 a.m. police found an abandoned cargo truck on the Simon Bolivar highway in Cali, near Alfonso López neighbourhood. Bomb-disposal officers confirmed it held no explosives.
What It Means for Travelers
If you plan a trip to Cali, the coffee region or the Pacific coast, expect police checks and possible short delays on this road. US travelers should check the US State Department travel advisory.
What Is Not Known
It is not known who threw the explosive, what substance it contained, or whether the attackers belong to an armed group. No group has claimed the attack.
Consequence
The attacks test the government’s security plan for the south-west, and toll roads run by private companies are now a visible target.
What it means
Two men exploded a Mediacanoa toll booth in Colombia's Valle del Cauca department on November 4, 2026, causing damage but no injuries.
