Colombia has offered a record $1.4 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Iván Jacob Idrobo Arredondo, alias 'Marlon,' accused of ordering a bus bombing that killed at least 20 people in Cauca region on Saturday. The explosion occurred on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibio municipality as part of a wave of at least two dozen incidents targeting civilians over a two-day period.
Key Takeaways
Colombia has offered a record $1.4 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Iván Jacob Idrobo Arredondo, alias 'Marlon,' accused of ordering a bus bombing that killed at least 20 people on Saturday. The explosion occurred in Cauca region as part of a wave of attacks targeting civilians.
- Colombia offers $1.4 million reward for suspect Marlon
- Bus bombing kills at least 20, injures 36 others
- President Petro blames dissident FARC group led by Iván Mordisco
- Governor Guzmán declares three days of mourning and calls for decisive government action
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 13 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Responsibility | 1 Difference | 'Marlon' suspected by majority; UPI reports he's a former FARC member | ▼ |
| Death Toll | Broad Agreement | 20 people killed in the bombing | |
| Victims | Broad Agreement | 15 women and five men killed, all adults | |
| Injuries | Broad Agreement | 36 people injured in the explosion | |
| Suspects | Broad Agreement | 'Marlon' and 'Iván Mordisco' suspected of ordering attack | |
| Attack Method | Broad Agreement | Bus bombing on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibio municipality |
Group Responsibility
▼'Marlon' suspected by majority; UPI reports he's a former FARC member
Death Toll
Broad Agreement20 people killed in the bombing
Victims
Broad Agreement15 women and five men killed, all adults
Injuries
Broad Agreement36 people injured in the explosion
Suspects
Broad Agreement'Marlon' and 'Iván Mordisco' suspected of ordering attack
Attack Method
Broad AgreementBus bombing on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibio municipality
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The blast left a crater measuring 650 feet long and 200 cubic meters deep, according to Governor Octavio Guzmán. President Gustavo Petro has specifically named Néstor Gregorio Vera Fernández, alias 'Iván Mordisco,' and Arredondo as suspects behind the attack. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez described Marlon as a 'demented terrorist' who killed 'humble people who were only seeking the best.' The victims include 15 women and five men, all adults.
Governor Guzmán declared three days of mourning starting Sunday and called for a 'decisive, sustained' response from the government against what he termed a 'terrorist escalation.' The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned the attacks and called for investigations to guarantee justice for victims. Meanwhile, Petro has urged a worldwide pursuit of these narco-terrorist groups and financial crackdowns on their transactions.
According to UPI, Arredondo is believed to be a former member of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), part of a dissident group that broke off after FARC signed a peace deal with the Colombian government in 2016. The attack was reportedly ordered by the dissident group Central General Staff EMC, led by Iván Mordisco.
Some media reports put the death toll from the lethal explosion at 21 as of late on Monday. A dozen of the victims were from a village near Cajibio, where hundreds of mourners held a vigil on Monday dressed in white and waving white sheets or balloons as a sign of peace.
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