On April 26, 2023, an explosive device detonated on a bus traveling along the Panamerican Highway in Cajibio, Cauca, Colombia, resulting in the deaths of seven civilians and injuries to over 17 others. Authorities, including Gen. Hugo Lopez, labeled the incident a “terrorist act” linked to the dissident groups led by Ivan Mordisco and the Jaime Martinez faction, both of which have rejected the 2016 peace agreement with the Colombian government. President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for decisive action against these groups, which are involved in drug trafficking and violence in the region. This incident is part of a broader surge in violence, with 26 criminal events reported in just two days, including attacks on police stations and military units. In response, the government is mobilizing high-ranking officials to address the escalating violence and has offered rewards for information leading to the capture of key figures in these criminal networks.