UMVA has learned that the Colombian military has successfully neutralized five members of a notorious militant group responsible for a devastating bus bombing that killed 20 civilians and left 45 others injured.
The military operation targeted the "Estructura Jaime Martínez," an organized armed group known for its brutal tactics. Authorities claim the group was behind the bus bombing, as well as other crimes including vehicle theft along the Pan-American Highway and indiscriminate drone attacks loaded with explosives.
A chilling video shared by the military appears to show the aftermath of the operation, with body bags laid out in front of a military helicopter and numerous seized weapons on display. This dramatic footage underscores the military's determination to crack down on terrorist activities in the region.
The bus bombing, which occurred on April 26, was a horrific terror attack that killed 15 women and five men. The blast also injured 45 civilians, including several children, in a passenger bus traveling along the Pan-American Highway in the volatile Cauca region.
Gen. Hugo López, commander of Colombia's armed forces, swiftly condemned the bus bombing as a "terrorist act" and pointed to dissident factions of the defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) as the perpetrators. Specifically, he implicated the Jaime Martínez faction and the network of "Iván Mordisco," one of the country's most wanted figures.
The region has become a battleground for illegal armed groups vying for control over lucrative coca leaf cultivation areas and crucial drug trafficking routes leading to Central America and Europe. The U.N. high commissioner for human rights has urged authorities to guarantee justice for the victims of the bus bombing.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the Colombian military's successful operation against the militant group marks a significant blow to terrorist activities in the region. The military's efforts aim to restore peace and stability to the troubled area.
