Colombian Rebel Attacks Escalate, Killing Police Officers and Civilians

FARC-EMC faction rejects peace talks, intensifies violence in southwest Colombia

Two police officers and two civilians killed in separate attacks in Cauca and Valle del Cauca.
Bomb blast in Jamundi injures six; motorcycle bomb in Valle del Cauca injures four, including children.
FARC-EMC's western faction, led by Ivan Mordisco, splits from peace negotiations, targeting state forces.
Colombian government struggles with mixed results from 'total peace' strategy, facing increased criminal activities.
EMC remains a significant threat with around 5,000 fighters, profiting from illegal mining and drug trade.