Colombia: Militants kill 9 soldiers in attack in Norte de Santander state

Militants in Colombia killed nine soldiers and wounded nine others in an attack early Wednesday on a military unit securing a northern pipeline, officials said, complicating efforts by the country’s new leftist president to negotiate a lasting peace. The assailants Read More …

Colombia: Comando Específico de Norte de Santander prevented two terrorist attacks against military units

Quick and timely actions of soldiers of Comando Específico de Norte de Santander prevented two terrorist attacks against the La Esmeralda military base, in the zona rural de Convención, and the La Esperanza military base, in El Tarra, Norte de Read More …

Colombian National Army neutralised an improvised explosive device on the Chitagá – Cerrito road

Colombian National Army neutralised an improvised explosive device (IED) on the Chitagá – Cerrito road, border between Norte de Santander and Santander. The IED was installed under a bus, apparently by members of the Eln, who seek to frighten the Read More …

Colombia: Two Explosions At Camilo Daza International Airport Kills Two Police Officers And An Attacker

A cloud of smoke was filmed billowing into the air as a terrorist bomb killed two cops at a Colombian airport – moments after another bomber accidentally blew himself up. Norte de Santander officers David Reyes and Willian Bareño were Read More …

Colombia: Car bomb explodes inside military base in Cucuta; 36 injured

A car bomb exploded inside a military base in the Colombian border town of Cucuta on Tuesday, leaving 36 people injured, including three in critical condition, officials said. During an emergency visit to the base, Defense Minister Diego Molano described Read More …