Mayors of Atlántico's Central Towns Request National Security Council Amid Crime Surge

Mayors of five Atlántico municipalities request a national security council due to a 400% homicide spike and criminal group activity.

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Mayors of the five Atlántico municipalities included in Early Alert 019 of 2026 by the Public Defender's Office requested the national government to convene a security council to address the advance of criminal groups, increased homicides, and extortions. ^[1] President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that Polonuevo recorded a homicide increase of nearly 400% compared to the previous year. ^[2] A vehicle loaded with explosives detonated in front of the main police station in Los Patios, Cúcuta, at approximately 11:15 PM on Monday. ^[3] The blast resulted in the death of one civilian and injured two uniformed police officers. ^[4] Mayor Óscar Aviléz noted that Polonuevo had four homicides in 2025 and 15 homicides in the current year. ^[5] The Public Defender's Office issued Early Alert 019 of 2026 warning about the presence and actions of criminal groups in several Atlántico municipalities, citing extortion and selective assassinations. ^[6] The explosion caused severe material damage to the police station, incinerating several motorcycles and damaging surrounding vehicles and establishments. ^[7] The Metropolitan Police of Cúcuta and the National Attorney's Office (Fiscalía General de la Nación) are collaborating to investigate the attack and reconstruct the events. ^[8]

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President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that Polonuevo recorded a homicide increase of nearly 400% compared to the previous year. ·

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A vehicle loaded with explosives detonated in front of the main police station in Los Patios, Cúcuta, at approximately 11:15 PM on Monday. · Vanguardia

The blast resulted in the death of one civilian and injured two uniformed police officers. · Vanguardia

Mayor Óscar Aviléz noted that Polonuevo had four homicides in 2025 and 15 homicides in the current year. ·

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The Public Defender's Office issued Early Alert 019 of 2026 warning about the presence and actions of criminal groups in several Atlántico municipalities, citing extortion and selective assassinations. ·

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The explosion caused severe material damage to the police station, incinerating several motorcycles and damaging surrounding vehicles and establishments. · Vanguardia

The Metropolitan Police of Cúcuta and the National Attorney's Office (Fiscalía General de la Nación) are collaborating to investigate the attack and reconstruct the events. · Vanguardia

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