"The Hercules C-130 aircraft crashed while taking off in Colombia's southern Amazon region, bordering Peru, with around 50 reportedly surviving the crash."
"Colombian General Carlos Fernando Silva stated that the plane was carrying 114 passengers and 11 crew members at the time of the crash, with 48 survivors."
"President Gustavo Petro criticized bureaucratic difficulties delaying military modernization, stating, 'If civilian or military administrative officials are not up to this challenge, they must be removed.'"
A Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 military plane crashed during takeoff in Colombia's southern Amazon region, near the Peru border. The aircraft was reportedly transporting troops, with 114 passengers and 11 crew members on board. Approximately 50 individuals survived the crash, which occurred just 3 kilometers from an urban area. The Defense Ministry confirmed the incident, and investigations into the cause are underway. President Gustavo Petro expressed concern over bureaucratic delays affecting military modernization plans, emphasizing the need for immediate action to ensure safety.
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