# Car Bomb Attacks Police Station in Cúcuta, Colombia

A car bomb detonated near a police station in Los Patios, Cúcuta, causing infrastructure damage and power outages.

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On August 31, 2026, a car bomb detonated near the main police station in Los Patios, a municipality in the metropolitan area of Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia. [^1]

An exchange of gunfire occurred between the police and the alleged criminals, resulting in the deaths of the woman, one of the alleged criminals, and a 13-year-old boy. [^2]

A terrorist attack occurred against the Los Patios police station in the metropolitan area of Cúcuta, prompting a visit from President Abelardo De la Espriella. [^3]

Carolina Andújar, a writer from Cali, Colombia, will present her novel 'Vampyr' at the Fiesta del Libro de Cúcuta (fliC) on 2026-09-02. [^4]

As of the report's update, it has not been confirmed whether any people were injured or killed by the attack. [^5]

The explosion caused damage to the infrastructure of the police station and generated disruptions to the electricity service in several sectors of the area. [^6]

The explosive vehicle was detonated on the main avenue in the immediate vicinity of the police station, and the blast was heard in various sectors of Cúcuta. [^7]

The 13-year-old victim was identified as Kryslerth Alejandro Barrio Ereu. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. On August 31, 2026, a car bomb detonated near the main police station in Los Patios, a municipality in the metropolitan area of Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia. (El Tiempo, News)
2. An exchange of gunfire occurred between the police and the alleged criminals, resulting in the deaths of the woman, one of the alleged criminals, and a 13-year-old boy. (La Opinión, News)
3. A terrorist attack occurred against the Los Patios police station in the metropolitan area of Cúcuta, prompting a visit from President Abelardo De la Espriella. (La Opinión, News)
4. Carolina Andújar, a writer from Cali, Colombia, will present her novel 'Vampyr' at the Fiesta del Libro de Cúcuta (fliC) on 2026-09-02. (La Opinión, News)
5. As of the report's update, it has not been confirmed whether any people were injured or killed by the attack. (El Tiempo, News)
6. The explosion caused damage to the infrastructure of the police station and generated disruptions to the electricity service in several sectors of the area. (El Tiempo, News)
7. The explosive vehicle was detonated on the main avenue in the immediate vicinity of the police station, and the blast was heard in various sectors of Cúcuta. (El Tiempo, News)
8. The 13-year-old victim was identified as Kryslerth Alejandro Barrio Ereu. (La Opinión, News)

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