# Colombian President Frustrates Terror Plot in Cúcuta

President Abelardo de la Espriella announced the military thwarted a suspected ELN car bomb attack in Cúcuta.

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President Abelardo de la Espriella announced that the Colombian National Army thwarted a suspected car bomb attack by the ELN guerrilla in Cúcuta, preventing casualties. [^1]

Mayor Jorge Acevedo of Cúcuta released a video statement on September 2, 2026, explaining his absence from a security council meeting with President Abelardo de la Espriella. [^2]

A car bomb exploded in Los Patios, Norte de Santander, injuring several police officers and causing significant material damage to the police station and surrounding areas. [^3]

On the night of the announcement, troops of the National Army located a stolen vehicle in Agua Clara, a rural zone of Cúcuta, which tested positive for explosives after being verified by a specialized canine. [^4]

President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that the ELN guerrilla is responsible for the recent attacks and the thwarted attempt in Cúcuta. [^5]

Mayor Jorge Acevedo stated that his administration did not have information about the meeting and that their security secretary was sent only ten minutes before the council began. [^6]

The extraordinary security council meeting was led by President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cúcuta following an attack on the Los Patios Police Station. [^7]

Mayor Jorge Acevedo apologized for his absence and noted that the mayor of Villa del Rosario was also not informed about the event. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. President Abelardo de la Espriella announced that the Colombian National Army thwarted a suspected car bomb attack by the ELN guerrilla in Cúcuta, preventing casualties. (El País, News)
2. Mayor Jorge Acevedo of Cúcuta released a video statement on September 2, 2026, explaining his absence from a security council meeting with President Abelardo de la Espriella. (La Opinión, News)
3. A car bomb exploded in Los Patios, Norte de Santander, injuring several police officers and causing significant material damage to the police station and surrounding areas. (El País, News)
4. On the night of the announcement, troops of the National Army located a stolen vehicle in Agua Clara, a rural zone of Cúcuta, which tested positive for explosives after being verified by a specialized canine. (El País, News)
5. President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that the ELN guerrilla is responsible for the recent attacks and the thwarted attempt in Cúcuta. (El País, News)
6. Mayor Jorge Acevedo stated that his administration did not have information about the meeting and that their security secretary was sent only ten minutes before the council began. (La Opinión, News)
7. The extraordinary security council meeting was led by President Abelardo de la Espriella in Cúcuta following an attack on the Los Patios Police Station. (La Opinión, News)
8. Mayor Jorge Acevedo apologized for his absence and noted that the mayor of Villa del Rosario was also not informed about the event. (La Opinión, News)

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