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]