Heartbreaking images: This is how Colombia was left after 16 attacks during a wave of violence.

After at least 16 attacks were recorded in several municipalities of Cali and the department of Cauca , Colombia , images and videos circulated on social networks showing the state of the streets after the explosives detonated on Tuesday, June 10 , unleashing panic and terror among the population.

In addition to the car bomb attacks , shootings, motorcycle bombings, hitmen and other attacks were reported in the municipalities of El Bordo, Patía, Corinto and Timbiquí , in the department of Cauca .

The explosions caused significant material damage to vehicles, homes, businesses, and other nearby buildings, as they occurred in central, crowded areas .

In the images and videos shared by various users on social networks such as X (formerly Twitter) , total chaos can be seen: destruction in the streets , people crying and screaming desperately in search of help, homes and vehicles destroyed and burned , as well as street stalls and businesses reduced to rubble .

The harrowing images of these attacks in Colombia have spread around the world, sparking outrage and discontent. Citizens are demanding that the Colombian authorities act immediately to stem this wave of violence sweeping the country.

Although investigations are underway and extensive police operations have been deployed in the affected areas, the Colombian government has yet to provide official information . More details about what happened are expected to be revealed in the coming hours.

Local outlet El Colombiano previously reported that the attacks could be linked to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ( FARC ), the country's largest guerrilla organization and considered the armed wing of the Communist Party .

This is suspected due to messages allegedly found on explosive cylinders found at the site. However, this information has not yet been confirmed .