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Bomb kills 20 on Colombian highway; FARC dissidents blamed

4/30/2026

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A bomb exploded on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibio, Cauca, killing at least 20 people and wounding 36.
Defense Minister Iván Velásquez said dissident FARC factions led by Iván Mordisco and commander “Marlon” carried out the attack.
President Gustavo Petro labeled the perpetrators terrorists, offered a $1.4 million reward for Marlon’s capture, and ordered a probe into possible Ecuadorian explosives amid a wave of 26 attacks since Friday.

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A bomb exploded on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibio, Cauca, killing at least 20 people and wounding 36.
Defense Minister Iván Velásquez said dissident FARC factions led by Iván Mordisco and commander “Marlon” carried out the attack.
President Gustavo Petro labeled the perpetrators terrorists, offered a $1.4 million reward for Marlon’s capture, and ordered a probe into possible Ecuadorian explosives amid a wave of 26 attacks since Friday.