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Bus bombing in Cauca kills 20, triggers $5 billion reward

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A bomb exploded on a bus on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibio, Cauca on April 25, killing 20 and injuring 36.
Defence Minister Iván Velásquez offered a 5 billion-peso reward for information on the rebel leader suspected of ordering the attack.
President Gustavo Petro condemned the perpetrators as terrorists, fascists and drug traffickers.
He also declared three days of mourning and demanded additional troops for the region.

History

Historical Context

FARC’s pattern of targeting civilian transport dates back to February 26 1998, when gunmen killed eight passengers on a bus near Puerto Rico. On April 25 2024 a bomb on a Cajibío bus killed 20 and injured 36, prompting Defence Minister Iván Velásquez to offer a 5 billion-peso reward, underscoring the long-standing insurgent threat and the government’s reliance on monetary incentives.

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Story summary

A bomb exploded on a bus on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibio, Cauca on April 25, killing 20 and injuring 36.
Defence Minister Iván Velásquez offered a 5 billion-peso reward for information on the rebel leader suspected of ordering the attack.
President Gustavo Petro condemned the perpetrators as terrorists, fascists and drug traffickers.
He also declared three days of mourning and demanded additional troops for the region.

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