Colombia offers record $1.4 million reward for rebel leader after deadly bomb attack
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Updated · BBC.com · Apr 27
Colombia offers record $1.4 million reward for rebel leader after deadly bomb attack
1 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 27
Defence Minister Pedro Snchez announced the reward for 'Marlon', accused of ordering Saturday's bomb on the Pan-American Highway that killed 20 people, mostly women, in Cauca province.
The attack, one of the deadliest against civilians in decades, destroyed several vehicles and prompted President Gustavo Petro to deploy more troops to the region.
With presidential elections set for 31 May, the violence has intensified debate between candidates favoring negotiations with rebels and those advocating a tougher stance, as rebel groups remain active in southwestern Colombia.
Will this deadly bombing sway voters in Colombia's presidential election next month?
Why isn't escalating violence pushing Colombian voters towards hard-line candidates?
How will the U.S. reshape its strategy against Colombia's resurgent narco-terrorism?
Will a record $1.4 million reward lead to the capture of rebel leader 'Marlon'?
Is Colombia's historic 2016 peace accord now on the verge of complete collapse?
Who is Iván Mordisco, the elusive mastermind behind Colombia's new wave of terror?