Person: Mayor Antanas Mockus

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Bogota car bomb kills six and injures at least 12

A CAR bomb exploded in central Bogota early yesterday, killing six people and injuring at least 12, authorities said.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2003

'Prudent' President flees assassination bid

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe abruptly cancelled his appearance at a hotel today and was rushed to a military base by helicopter amid reports that rebels planned to assassinate him.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2002

Blasts kill 14 as Colombian president sworn in

Suspected rebels rained mortar shells onto downtown Bogota and the presidential palace as hard-liner Alvaro Uribe was sworn in as president of Colombia.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2002