Colombia offers record reward for mastermind of deadly Cauca bomb attack

4 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Apr 28

Authorities announced a $1.4 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Iván Jacob Idrobo Arredondo, known as "Marlon," accused of ordering Saturday's bombing that killed 21 and wounded dozens in Cauca.
The attack, one of 26 in two days, targeted civilians and left a 650-foot crater, with most victims being women. Officials blame Marlon's group, led by Iván Mordisco, for escalating violence ahead of the May 31 presidential election.
The bombing is Colombia's deadliest since 2003, intensifying security concerns during the election campaign. Local communities mourn the victims, while authorities vow to prevent further attacks and confront dissident armed groups.

Is this bombing a sign of the EMC's growing strength or a desperate act from a weakened group?

Will escalating violence force Colombia’s next president to abandon peace talks for an all-out war?

With peace accords failing, what can stop rural Colombia from descending into another cycle of conflict?

Could targeting the illegal economies that fund these groups be more effective than military action alone?

Will the record $1.4 million reward lead to the capture of 'Marlon' and his terror network?

Can the new Colombia-Venezuela alliance effectively combat powerful armed groups across their shared border?