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Deadly Explosion At Bogotá Police Academy Stokes Fears Of Return To Dark Past

The attack, which left several people dead, was a reminder of the Colombian capital's violent history with guerrilla groups and drug cartels. No group claimed responsibility for Thursday's attack.

At least nine people were killed and dozens injured in a car bomb blast at a police academy in Colombia's capital, Bogotá, on Thursday morning, according to officials.

They called it a terrorist act. No group immediately claimed responsibility, but the attack stoked anxiety about a return

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