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Bus Bombing Kills 13 in Cauca, 5B-Peso Reward Offered

4/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

An explosive device detonated on a bus on the highway in Cajibio, Cauca on April 25, 2026, killing 13 and wounding dozens.
Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a 5 billion-peso reward for information on leader “Marlon,” suspected of ordering the bombing.
Governor Octavio Guzmán declared three days of mourning and called the attack brutal against civilians in decades.
President Gustavo Petro condemned the perpetrators as terrorists and ordered extra troops to the region.

History

Historical Context

In 1985, M-19 guerrillas seized Bogotá’s Supreme Court; the assault left 98 dead and spurred the army’s AFEUR unit. The April 25 2026 bus bombing in Cajibio, Cauca, which killed 13, led Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez to offer a 5 billion-peso reward for “Marlon,” reflecting the persistent insurgent threat that has driven policies from President Betancur to Gustavo Petro.

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Story summary

An explosive device detonated on a bus on the highway in Cajibio, Cauca on April 25, 2026, killing 13 and wounding dozens.
Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a 5 billion-peso reward for information on leader “Marlon,” suspected of ordering the bombing.
Governor Octavio Guzmán declared three days of mourning and called the attack brutal against civilians in decades.
President Gustavo Petro condemned the perpetrators as terrorists and ordered extra troops to the region.

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