At least seven dead in Colombia attacks, local media reports

The attacks come as the country grapples with an escalating security crisis.

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Two police officers were said to be among those killed in the attacks, which targeted Cali, the country's third-largest city, and several nearby towns.

Car bombs, motorcycle bombs, rifle fire and a suspected drone were reportedly used in the attacks. The Colombian Ministry of Defence said 19 attacks had taken place.

Local media have linked some of the attacks to a faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a once-powerful guerrilla group. The BBC has not been able to independently verify this.

Police stations, municipal buildings and civilian targets were hit as an escalating security crisis grips the South American country.