President Abelardo De La Espriella ordered the Colombian military and police to recover control of the national territory and strengthen state authority. ^[1] Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella issued a statement condemning a terrorist attack that occurred on the night of August 31 in Los Patios, Norte de Santander. ^[2] President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that Colombia will not kneel before terrorism and vowed to fight it with an 'iron fist'. ^[3] A car bomb exploded at a police station in Los Patios, Cúcuta, Colombia, killing one civilian and injuring at least 11 people, including police officers and civilians. ^[4] President Abelardo De La Espriella declared that there is no space for dialogue with those who persist in violence, including those who extort, kidnap, and assassinate. ^[5] President Abelardo De La Espriella stated from Barranquilla that he has given a clear directive to the security forces to face terrorist groups as terrorists. ^[6] President Abelardo De La Espriella summarized his concrete orders as focusing on results, specifically recovering territory, protecting the population, and targeting criminal finances. ^[7] Preliminary information from authorities suggests that the ELN is the presumed responsible party for the attack, but investigations are ongoing. ^[8] The attack at the Los Patios Police station left one citizen dead, injured police officers, and caused significant material damage. ^[9] Colombian authorities confirmed the death and injuries from the scene of the attack. ^[10] The explosion occurred at approximately 11:15 PM on Monday at the police station in Los Patios. ^[11] Two of the injured individuals are in critical condition following the attack. ^[12]