Gunmen shoot and wound journalist in Guaviare, Colombia

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Colombian journalist Gustavo Chicangana was shot and wounded in an attack in Guaviare, Colombia, prompting condemnation and calls for investigation. He and his wife are hospitalized. The attack occurred Saturday night at the couple's home. Chicangana, who has faced threats and receives police protection, was shot four times. Authorities, the UN, and press freedom groups have condemned the violence. Chicangana, a radio director, had received recent threats from a criminal group. The government is offering a reward for information, as journalists face danger in the region due to armed groups.


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