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Bus Bomb in Cauca Kills 20, Govt Blames Ivan Mordisco

4/29/2026

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A bomb exploded on a bus on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibío, Cauca, killing 20 and injuring 36.
President Gustavo Petro blamed the attack on dissident Ivan Mordisco, likening him to Pablo Escobar.
Governor Octavio Guzmán said the blast killed 15 women and five men and declared three days of mourning.
General Hugo López and Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez called the blast a terrorist act and sent extra troops to Cauca.

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A bomb exploded on a bus on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibío, Cauca, killing 20 and injuring 36.
President Gustavo Petro blamed the attack on dissident Ivan Mordisco, likening him to Pablo Escobar.
Governor Octavio Guzmán said the blast killed 15 women and five men and declared three days of mourning.
General Hugo López and Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez called the blast a terrorist act and sent extra troops to Cauca.