Terrorist Attack in Colombia Condemned by Panama
At least 13-14 fatalities and over 30 people injured, including children in the terrorist attack in Colombia.
Panama condemned on Saturday, April 25, the terrorist attack that occurred on a section of the Pan-American Highway in southwestern Colombia. “Panama stands in deep solidarity with the families of the victims at this painful time, extending its support and solidarity in the midst of this tragedy,” the Foreign Ministry stated. On April 25, 2026, a deadly explosives attack on a bus on the Pan-American Highway in Cajibío, Cauca (southwestern Colombia), killed at least 13-14 people and injured over 30, marking a severe surge in violence. Authorities attributed the attack to FARC dissident groups, targeting civilians amid a wave of terror aimed at controlling drug trafficking routes.
Key Details of the Incident:
- Location & Timing: The attack occurred on the Pan-American Highway in the El Tunel area of Cajibio municipality, near Popayán in Cauca province, on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
- Casualties: Reports indicate at least 13-14 fatalities and over 30 people injured, including children.
- Target: The attack targeted civilian traffic, specifically a bus, leaving mangled vehicles and a crater in the road.
- Perpetrators: Authorities blame dissidents of the FARC guerrilla group (also known as FARC Mafia), who rejected the 2016 peace accord. President Petro implicated a leader known as “Ivan Mordisco”.
- Regional Context: The attack is part of a broader “wave of attacks” by criminal groups fighting for control of drug trafficking routes (narcotics and illegal mining) towards the Pacific port of Buenaventura.
- Response: Cauca Governor Octavio Guzmán called it a “terrorist escalation” and demanded immediate national government intervention. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez convened a security council to respond.
This incident follows multiple smaller attacks in the region, including in El Tambo, Caloto, and Miranda, highlighting a resurgence in regional violence.
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