# Colombian President Vows 'Iron Fist' Response to Terrorist Attack in Norte de Santander

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella vows to crush terrorism with an 'iron fist' after an attack in Norte de Santander.

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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. [^1]

President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that Colombia will not kneel before terrorism and vowed to fight it with an 'iron fist'. [^2]

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. [^3]

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reported on 2026-04-12 that law enforcement operations resulted in 18 arrests and the seizure of 3.3 tons of drugs within a 24-hour period. [^4]

Preliminary information from authorities suggests that the ELN is the presumed responsible party for the attack, but investigations are ongoing. [^5]

The President confirmed the convening of a Security Council with the leadership of the Public Force to analyze the security situation in Norte de Santander. [^6]

Colombian authorities confirmed the death and injuries from the scene of the attack. [^7]

The explosion occurred at approximately 11:15 PM on Monday at the police station in Los Patios. [^8]

Two of the injured individuals are in critical condition following the attack. [^9]

Nicolás Maduro stated that during these operations, no member of the public force was killed or injured. [^10]

## What this stands on

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. (El Nuevo Día, News)
2. President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that Colombia will not kneel before terrorism and vowed to fight it with an 'iron fist'. (El Nuevo Día, News)
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. (elpais.com, News)
4. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reported on 2026-04-12 that law enforcement operations resulted in 18 arrests and the seizure of 3.3 tons of drugs within a 24-hour period. (elnuevosiglo.com.co, News)
5. Preliminary information from authorities suggests that the ELN is the presumed responsible party for the attack, but investigations are ongoing. (El Nuevo Día, News)
6. The President confirmed the convening of a Security Council with the leadership of the Public Force to analyze the security situation in Norte de Santander. (El Nuevo Día, News)
7. Colombian authorities confirmed the death and injuries from the scene of the attack. (elpais.com, News)
8. The explosion occurred at approximately 11:15 PM on Monday at the police station in Los Patios. (elpais.com, News)
9. Two of the injured individuals are in critical condition following the attack. (elpais.com, News)
10. Nicolás Maduro stated that during these operations, no member of the public force was killed or injured. (elnuevosiglo.com.co, News)

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