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Bomb Blast Kills 21 on Colombian Highway, Govt Offers Reward

4/28/2026

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A bomb exploded on the Pan-American Highway in Colombia, killing 21 people and injuring many.
Colombia's defence minister announced a 5 billion-peso reward for tips on rebel leader suspected of ordering the attack.
President Gustavo Petro condemned the blast as a terrorist act and ordered additional troops to the region.
Authorities blamed the attack on the FARC-EMC group led by Iván Mordisco, which carried out explosives and drone assaults since Friday.

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A bomb exploded on the Pan-American Highway in Colombia, killing 21 people and injuring many.
Colombia's defence minister announced a 5 billion-peso reward for tips on rebel leader suspected of ordering the attack.
President Gustavo Petro condemned the blast as a terrorist act and ordered additional troops to the region.
Authorities blamed the attack on the FARC-EMC group led by Iván Mordisco, which carried out explosives and drone assaults since Friday.