A Colombian Air Force Hercules plane crashed during takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo in Putumayo on Tuesday while transporting troops of the Public Force. Minister of Defence Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez confirmed the incident, expressing sorrow and stating that military units are on site. The exact number of casualties and cause remain under investigation.
Sánchez activated care protocols for victims and families, urging restraint in speculation until official information is released. He described the event as "a deeply painful moment for the nation."