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