# Car Bomb in Los Patios Damages 62 Homes and Police Station

A car bomb attack in Los Patios damaged 62 homes and a police station, prompting a security council meeting.

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A car bomb attack damaged 62 homes and the police station in Los Patios. [^1]

A car bomb exploded at a police station in Los Patios, Norte de Santander, Colombia, on the night of August 31, 2026, killing one person and injuring 11 others. [^2]

A special security council is scheduled to meet in the coming hours to adopt new measures to prevent further violent acts. [^3]

Mayor Alexi Valencia stated in Caracol Radio that a preliminary census showed 62 buildings affected by the violent action. [^4]

Brigadier General Ricardo Augusto Alarcón, the operational commander of the National Police, stated that initial investigations point to the ELN's Urban Warfare Front Carlos Germán Velasco as responsible for the attack. [^5]

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced a government offensive against armed groups operating in the Norte de Santander department during a security council meeting in Cúcuta. [^6]

Two police officers among the injured sustained serious injuries, and the explosion caused damage to commercial establishments and interrupted electrical services for several hours. [^7]

According to affected business owners, at least 40 commercial establishments suffered damage from the attack, with each losing between 10 and 25 million pesos. [^8]

Mayor Alexi Valencia of Los Patios said the municipality will support merchants but first will work to restore security, and will ask national authorities for support. [^9]

## What this stands on

1. A car bomb attack damaged 62 homes and the police station in Los Patios. (Caracol Radio, News)
2. A car bomb exploded at a police station in Los Patios, Norte de Santander, Colombia, on the night of August 31, 2026, killing one person and injuring 11 others. (El Comercio, News)
3. A special security council is scheduled to meet in the coming hours to adopt new measures to prevent further violent acts. (Caracol Radio, News)
4. Mayor Alexi Valencia stated in Caracol Radio that a preliminary census showed 62 buildings affected by the violent action. (Caracol Radio, News)
5. Brigadier General Ricardo Augusto Alarcón, the operational commander of the National Police, stated that initial investigations point to the ELN's Urban Warfare Front Carlos Germán Velasco as responsible for the attack. (El Comercio, News)
6. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced a government offensive against armed groups operating in the Norte de Santander department during a security council meeting in Cúcuta. (El Comercio, News)
7. Two police officers among the injured sustained serious injuries, and the explosion caused damage to commercial establishments and interrupted electrical services for several hours. (El Comercio, News)
8. According to affected business owners, at least 40 commercial establishments suffered damage from the attack, with each losing between 10 and 25 million pesos. (La Opinión, News)
9. Mayor Alexi Valencia of Los Patios said the municipality will support merchants but first will work to restore security, and will ask national authorities for support. (La Opinión, News)

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