# Car Bomb Explodes in Los Patios, Killing One and Wounding Eleven

A car bomb detonated in Los Patios, Norte de Santander, killing one civilian and injuring eleven others.

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A vehicle rigged with explosives detonated in front of the police station in Los Patios, Norte de Santander, on the night of August 31. [^1]

Authorities reported one death and several injuries following the explosion. [^2]

On August 31, 2026, a terrorist attack on a police station in Los Patios, Norte de Santander, killed one civilian and injured at least 15 people, including seven police officers. [^3]

Governor William Villamizar condemned the terrorist act and expressed solidarity with the victims' families. [^4]

Governor William Villamizar stated that eleven people were injured, including several uniformed officers. [^5]

Governor William Villamizar Laguado attributed the attack to the ELN and requested full support from the National Police for the region. [^6]

The attack on the police station in Los Patios damaged 62 homes in the municipality. [^7]

Attorney General Gregorio Eljach called for authorities to advance rapidly in the investigation and identification of the responsible parties. [^8]

President Abelardo De La Espriella announced the convening of a Security Council with the entire military leadership to address the situation. [^9]

## What this stands on

1. A vehicle rigged with explosives detonated in front of the police station in Los Patios, Norte de Santander, on the night of August 31. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
2. Authorities reported one death and several injuries following the explosion. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
3. On August 31, 2026, a terrorist attack on a police station in Los Patios, Norte de Santander, killed one civilian and injured at least 15 people, including seven police officers. (Caracol Radio, News)
4. Governor William Villamizar condemned the terrorist act and expressed solidarity with the victims' families. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. Governor William Villamizar stated that eleven people were injured, including several uniformed officers. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
6. Governor William Villamizar Laguado attributed the attack to the ELN and requested full support from the National Police for the region. (Caracol Radio, News)
7. The attack on the police station in Los Patios damaged 62 homes in the municipality. (Caracol Radio, News)
8. Attorney General Gregorio Eljach called for authorities to advance rapidly in the investigation and identification of the responsible parties. (El Tiempo, News)
9. President Abelardo De La Espriella announced the convening of a Security Council with the entire military leadership to address the situation. (El Tiempo, News)

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