Car bomb attack rattles Colombia after inauguration of hardline president
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- The Guardian Worldseen 6 Sept, 02:30description edited
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Officials accuse National Liberation Army of launching strike followed by clash inside military compound An attack involving explosives dropped from drones followed by a clash inside a military compound in north-eastern Colombia has killed at least three soldiers and wounded four, Colombia’s army said Saturday. Local authorities blamed the attack late Friday on the rebel National Liberation Army (ELN). It targeted a military unit in the municipality of Ocaña, in the Norte de Santander...Officials accuse National Liberation Army of launching strike followed by clash inside military compound An attack involving explosives dropped from drones followed by a clash inside a military compound in north-eastern Colombia has killed at least three soldiers and wounded four, Colombia’s army said on Saturday. Local authorities blamed the attack – which took place late on Friday – on the rebel National Liberation Army (ELN). Continue reading...
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Sat, 8 August 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English22:22first to report
Government promises harsh response following explosives attack on Pan-American Highway in southwest of country.
- dailyliberal.com.au23:24
A car bomb has exploded in southwest Colombia, a day after conservative Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn...
Sun, 9 August 2026
6 reports- Times of India01:58
In southwestern Colombia, a car bomb detonated at a toll plaza on Saturday, just a day after Abelardo de la Espriella took office as president. The army promptly attributed the incident to dissident FARC factions, leaving two security guards injured. In response, President de la Espriella issued a stern warning to armed groups, urging them to comply with the rule of law.
- Le Monde English03:28
Two bombing attacks in different parts of Colombia on Saturday, August 8 – the first day in office for new President Abelardo de la Espriella – left at least one police officer dead and several wounded.
- Al Jazeera English04:32
A car bomb destroyed a toll booth on a highway in Colombia a day after President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in.
- sbs.com.au06:36
Two bombings marred President Abelardo De la Espriella's first day in office, prompting vows of a relentless anti-terror crackdown.
- sana.sy09:50
Bogota, Aug. 9 (SANA) Several security personnel were injured on Sunday when armed assailants bombed a toll station under construction near the Colombian city
- manilatimes.net16:09
SANTANDER DE QUILICHAO, Colombia — Two bombing attacks in different parts of Colombia on Saturday marked the first day in office for new President Abelardo de la Espriella, leaving at least one police officer dead and several wounded.
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- El Mundo (Spain)23:15
Bogotá confía en la Inteligencia estadounidense para combatir al narcoterrorismo Leer
Mon, 31 August 2026
3 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:28
Government says 8 rebels killed and 3 captured in Guaviare operation, while authorities investigate whether two recovered people are minors
- PBS NewsHour21:50
The president said the death of a man known as "Felipe" or "Arcadio" was a "crushing blow" to the dissident faction led by a man who goes by "Iván Mordisco."
- Al Jazeera English22:30
Rights groups warn that armed groups are increasingly recruiting children to their ranks through social media.
Tue, 1 September 2026
6 reports- Le Monde (France)04:39
Il s’agit des frappes les plus meurtrières depuis l’arrivée au pouvoir le 7 août d’Abelardo de la Espriella, qui a promis une lutte sans merci contre les groupes criminels.
- El Mundo (Spain)05:22
El presidente colombiano quiere doblegar a los grupos ilegales que se financian con el narcotráfico, la minería ilegal y la extorsión a base de bombardeos con la ayuda de sus socios EEUU e Israel Leer
- France Info (France)06:03
Le dirigeant de droite dure a promis une lutte sans merci contre les groupes criminels, qui se financent par le trafic de drogues, l'extorsion et l'activité minière illégale.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:15
President Abelardo de la Espriella convenes high-level meeting, vows nation will 'not kneel before terrorism'
- Le Figaro (France)18:35
Deux policiers figurent parmi les blessés, les autres étant des civils, tout comme celui qui a été tué, un Vénézuélien âgé de 23 ans.
- Al Jazeera English21:01
Deadly car bomb attack at Colombia police station
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- NYT World09:03
In Colombia, as in the United States and El Salvador, leaders are increasingly using images of captured or killed enemies to project power.
Sat, 5 September 2026
6 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)09:46
Ein mutmaßlich von einer Guerillagruppe verübter Drohnenangriff tötete in Kolumbien zwei Menschen. Der rechte Präsident des Landes will hart gegen die Gruppe vorgehen.
- Die Zeit (Germany)09:46
Ein mutmaßlich von einer Guerillagruppe verübter Drohnenangriff tötete in Kolumbien zwei Menschen. Der rechte Präsident des Landes will hart gegen die Gruppe vorgehen.
- El País (Spain)15:03
El atentado en Ocaña, Norte de Santander, es el peor desde la posesión del presidente Abelardo de la Espriella
- Al Jazeera English20:03
Colombian authorities blame ELN rebel group for attack that reportedly included drones dropping explosives on compound.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:29
Local authorities blame Friday night’s attack on rebel National Liberation Army
- The Guardian World22:16edited after publishing
Officials accuse National Liberation Army of launching strike followed by clash inside military compound An attack involving explosives dropped from drones followed by a clash inside a military compound in north-eastern Colombia has killed at least three soldiers and wounded four, Colombia’s army said on Saturday. Local authorities blamed the attack – which took place late on Friday – on the rebel National Liberation Army (ELN). Continue reading...
Sun, 6 September 2026
2 reports- bssnews.net09:15
BOGOTA, Sept 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A guerilla drone attack on a Colombian military garrison killed three soldiers, the defense
- El Mundo (Spain)10:46
El Gobierno atribuye la agresión al ELN y anuncia una nueva estrategia de seguridad para el Catatumbo Leer
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)06:10
Quattro cadaveri in fila, stesi a terra, ciascuno avvolto in un sacco bianco. Le salme, esposte venerdì come trofei nel cortile del Sesto battaglione di fanteria meccanizzata di Riohacha, appartenevano ai combattenti delle Autodefensas conquistadoras de la Sierra Nevada. C’era anche quello di Naín Andrés Pérez Toncel, alias “Bendito menor”, leader del gruppo armato nonché […] L'articolo Colombia, corpi esibiti come trofei e sciami di droni: il primo mese di De La Espriella è il più violento...
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English02:51
Civilians are caught in the crossfire of drone attacks between armed groups and government forces.