Colombia offers record bounty for man accused of ordering bomb attack
Colombia has announced a record reward of 1.4 million U.S. dollars for information leading to the arrest of Iván Jacob Idrobo Arredondo, accused of orchestrating a deadly bombing that killed 21 people. The attack, which occurred on a motorway in the Cauca region, has been described as one of the most brutal against civilians in decades. This incident has heightened concerns over security as the country approaches presidential elections scheduled for May 31.
- ▪The bombing killed at least 21 people and injured dozens more.
- ▪Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez labeled the accused, known as 'Marlon', as a terrorist responsible for multiple attacks.
- ▪The attack is part of a series of violent incidents in the region, with 26 bombings reported in just two days.
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World Colombia offers record bounty for man accused of ordering bomb attack that killed 21 By Frank Andrews Frank Andrews Journalist Frank Andrews is a CBS News journalist based in London. Read Full Bio Frank Andrews April 28, 2026 / 9:41 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Colombia is offering a record 1.4 million U.S. dollars reward for information leading to the arrest of the man accused of ordering an attack that killed 21 people Saturday and wounded dozens more.The country's defense minister, Pedro Sanchez, said Iván Jacob Idrobo Arredondo, also known as "Marlon," was behind the bombing of a motorway in the Cauca region, in the country's southwest, as well as several other nearby attacks.
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