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Bomb kills 13 on Colombian bus, govt targets dissidents

4/27/2026

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A bomb exploded on a bus on the Panamerican Highway in Cajibio, Cauca, killing 13 and injuring 38.
Colombia’s army chief called the blast a terrorist act and blamed dissident groups tied to the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack as unacceptable on X.
Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged more security forces and offered over $1 million for tips on dissident leader ‘Marlon’.

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A bomb exploded on a bus on the Panamerican Highway in Cajibio, Cauca, killing 13 and injuring 38.
Colombia’s army chief called the blast a terrorist act and blamed dissident groups tied to the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack as unacceptable on X.
Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged more security forces and offered over $1 million for tips on dissident leader ‘Marlon’.