Colombia offers record $1.4m-reward for rebel it blames for deadly bomb attack
Summary
Colombia's Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez has offered a record $1.4 million reward for information leading to the capture of a rebel leader called "Marlon," who is blamed for a deadly bomb attack that killed 20 people. The attack happened near the Pan-American Highway in south-western Colombia, and it is one of the deadliest recent attacks on civilians in the country.Key Facts
- The bomb attack occurred on a motorway between the cities of Cali and Popayán.
- 20 people died in the explosion, including 15 women and 5 men.
- The reward offered for "Marlon" is 5 billion Colombian pesos, about $1.4 million, the highest ever in Colombia.
- "Marlon" (Iván Jacob Idrobo Arredondo) is linked to a rebel group led by Iván Mordisco, a dissident from the former FARC rebel group.
- Iván Mordisco’s group is involved in illegal activities like mining, extortion, and drug trafficking.
- The attack damaged several buses and vehicles and created a large crater on the highway.
- Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro called the attackers "terrorists" and sent extra troops to the region.
- Presidential elections are scheduled for May 31, with tensions rising due to ongoing violence and the candidates’ differing views on how to handle rebel groups.
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