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Bus Bomb Kills 20, Petro Deploys Troops, Offers Record Reward

4/27/2026

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A bomb exploded on a bus on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibio, Cauca, killing 20 and injuring 38.
The blast left a 200-cubic-meter crater, destroyed vehicles and kept the highway closed while rescue teams identified victims.
President Gustavo Petro labeled the attackers terrorists, fascists and drug traffickers and ordered troops to the region.
Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a 5 billion-peso reward, the largest ever, for tips on rebel leader “Marlon”.

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A bomb exploded on a bus on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibio, Cauca, killing 20 and injuring 38.
The blast left a 200-cubic-meter crater, destroyed vehicles and kept the highway closed while rescue teams identified victims.
President Gustavo Petro labeled the attackers terrorists, fascists and drug traffickers and ordered troops to the region.
Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a 5 billion-peso reward, the largest ever, for tips on rebel leader “Marlon”.