# Colombian President Calls Security Council After Cúcuta Car Bomb Attack

President Abelardo De La Espriella convenes an emergency security council following a car bomb in Cúcuta that killed one person.

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President Abelardo De La Espriella convened an emergency Security Council following a car bomb attack in Los Patios, Cúcuta, that killed one person and injured eleven. [^1]

Authorities reported on September 1, 2026, that a suicide car bomb exploded in front of a police station in Los Patios, Colombia, killing at least one civilian and injuring 11 people. [^2]

President Abelardo De La Espriella confirmed he will attend the security summit in person after concluding the formal swearing-in ceremony of the nine magistrates of the National Electoral Council. [^3]

The administration stated it will reinforce institutional presence in territories threatened by criminality and maintain an absolute stance of firmness without yielding to pressures from illegal structures. [^4]

The car bomb attack occurred in front of the Police station in Los Patios, Cúcuta, around 11:15 pm. [^5]

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella stated on September 1, 2026, that the government will pursue the perpetrators and that Colombia will not yield to terrorism. [^6]

The Associated Press reported that among the 11 injured individuals were police officers. [^7]

President Abelardo de la Espriella announced on September 1, 2026, that he would personally attend a Security Council meeting with the entire leadership of the Public Force. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. President Abelardo De La Espriella convened an emergency Security Council following a car bomb attack in Los Patios, Cúcuta, that killed one person and injured eleven. (Minuto30, News)
2. Authorities reported on September 1, 2026, that a suicide car bomb exploded in front of a police station in Los Patios, Colombia, killing at least one civilian and injuring 11 people. (La Tercera, News)
3. President Abelardo De La Espriella confirmed he will attend the security summit in person after concluding the formal swearing-in ceremony of the nine magistrates of the National Electoral Council. (Minuto30, News)
4. The administration stated it will reinforce institutional presence in territories threatened by criminality and maintain an absolute stance of firmness without yielding to pressures from illegal structures. (Minuto30, News)
5. The car bomb attack occurred in front of the Police station in Los Patios, Cúcuta, around 11:15 pm. (Minuto30, News)
6. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella stated on September 1, 2026, that the government will pursue the perpetrators and that Colombia will not yield to terrorism. (La Tercera, News)
7. The Associated Press reported that among the 11 injured individuals were police officers. (La Tercera, News)
8. President Abelardo de la Espriella announced on September 1, 2026, that he would personally attend a Security Council meeting with the entire leadership of the Public Force. (La Tercera, News)

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