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Mordisco Rebels' Highway Blast Kills 21, Threatens May Election

4/28/2026

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Rebel groups linked to the Ivan Mordisco faction, which left peace talks in April 2024, carried out 26 attacks, a highway blast that killed 21 people.
The faction dominates in Cauca, Valle del Cauca, fighting for drug routes and gold mines.
The defense minister reports kidnappings and lockdowns in Cauca this year.
Candidate Iván Cepeda condemned the attacks, demanded an investigation and warned they could threaten the May 31 election.

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Rebel groups linked to the Ivan Mordisco faction, which left peace talks in April 2024, carried out 26 attacks, a highway blast that killed 21 people.
The faction dominates in Cauca, Valle del Cauca, fighting for drug routes and gold mines.
The defense minister reports kidnappings and lockdowns in Cauca this year.
Candidate Iván Cepeda condemned the attacks, demanded an investigation and warned they could threaten the May 31 election.