"The explosion took place on the Pan-American Highway in the municipality of Cajibio in the Cauca province, resulting in extensive damage to vehicles and a large crater in the highway."
"President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack, labeling those responsible as 'terrorists, fascists and drug traffickers,' and specifically blamed Ivan Mordisco, a dissident of the FARC."
"The attack is part of a troubling trend, with at least 26 incidents reported in the Valle del Cauca and Cauca departments over the last two days, all affecting civilians."
A bomb attack on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibio, Colombia, resulted in 14 deaths and 38 injuries, including five children. Authorities attribute the violence to FARC dissidents. The explosion occurred when an explosive cylinder fell onto a minibus. Governor Octavio Guzman labeled the incident a tragedy and warned of escalating terrorism. President Gustavo Petro blamed Ivan Mordisco, a notorious criminal and FARC dissident, for the attack. This incident is part of a recent surge in violence targeting civilians in the region ahead of elections.
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