# Colombia President Orders Lethal Airstrike Killing 20 FARC Dissidents

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered an airstrike killing 20 FARC dissidents in Guaviare.

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Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered an airstrike in the Guaviare region that killed 20 FARC dissidents, described as the most lethal attack of its kind in years. [^1]

A car bomb detonated at the Los Patios police station in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia, at approximately 11:15 PM on August 31, 2026. [^2]

The attack resulted in one civilian death and 11 injuries, including two police officers, with damage to police infrastructure and several motorcycles. [^3]

President Abelardo de la Espriella reported on Monday that a bombing ordered by his administration killed 20 guerrillas from the FARC dissident groups in the Colombian Amazon. [^4]

Defense Minister Jorge Mora stated on X that the state will not grant truce to Mordisco and his criminal structures following the airstrike. [^5]

The operation targeted the group led by Iván Mordisco, the most wanted rebel in Colombia, and took place in the early hours of Monday in the Guaviare department. [^6]

President Abelardo De La Espriella announced an extraordinary security council meeting to be held in Cúcuta involving the military and police leadership. [^7]

President Abelardo De La Espriella stated that the state will not leave any region alone where terrorists try to spread fear. [^8]

A military source told AFP that this is the third bombing by the new government and the largest since the administration of Juan Manuel Santos (2010-2018). [^9]

President de la Espriella stated in a video on X that his forces killed 20 narcoterrorists, captured five individuals, and recovered two minors. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered an airstrike in the Guaviare region that killed 20 FARC dissidents, described as the most lethal attack of its kind in years. (RFI, News)
2. A car bomb detonated at the Los Patios police station in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia, at approximately 11:15 PM on August 31, 2026. (El Tiempo, News)
3. The attack resulted in one civilian death and 11 injuries, including two police officers, with damage to police infrastructure and several motorcycles. (El Tiempo, News)
4. President Abelardo de la Espriella reported on Monday that a bombing ordered by his administration killed 20 guerrillas from the FARC dissident groups in the Colombian Amazon. (Excélsior, News)
5. Defense Minister Jorge Mora stated on X that the state will not grant truce to Mordisco and his criminal structures following the airstrike. (RFI, News)
6. The operation targeted the group led by Iván Mordisco, the most wanted rebel in Colombia, and took place in the early hours of Monday in the Guaviare department. (RFI, News)
7. President Abelardo De La Espriella announced an extraordinary security council meeting to be held in Cúcuta involving the military and police leadership. (El Tiempo, News)
8. President Abelardo De La Espriella stated that the state will not leave any region alone where terrorists try to spread fear. (El Tiempo, News)
9. A military source told AFP that this is the third bombing by the new government and the largest since the administration of Juan Manuel Santos (2010-2018). (Excélsior, News)
10. President de la Espriella stated in a video on X that his forces killed 20 narcoterrorists, captured five individuals, and recovered two minors. (Excélsior, News)

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