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2 clusters · 9 sources · 21 days · First seen · Last updated
ELN explosive activity in Colombia
Overview
The ELN has been linked to various explosive incidents across different regions of Colombia. In September 2026, the Colombian Army destroyed four improvised explosive devices in the La Esmeralda district of Puerto Rondón, Arauca. Military intelligence attributed the placement of these devices to the ELN’s Domingo Laín Sáenz Front.
In October 2026, the situation escalated in Popayán, Cauca, where the ELN’s National Urban War Front claimed responsibility for an explosive attack against a police patrol. The October 7 incident injured two police officers and three civilians, causing property damage in the Santa Mónica neighborhood. Authorities have offered a reward for information regarding those responsible for the attack.
Entities
ELN · Palermo · Charta · National Liberation Army · Huila
Timeline
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesELN claims responsibility for explosive attack in Popayán
The ELN's National Urban War Front claimed responsibility for an October 7 explosive attack on a police patrol in Popayán, Colombia, injuring two officers and three civilians.
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[CRIME] 7 sourcesColombian Army destroys explosives in Puerto Rondón
The Colombian Army destroyed four improvised explosives found near a rural path in Puerto Rondón, Arauca, reportedly placed by the ELN to threaten local civilians.
Sources
cablenoticias.tv · elcirculo.com.co · elobservadordelsur.com · hsbnoticias.com · lanacion.com.co · lanuevacronica.com · meridianoregional.com · qhubobucaramanga.com · quintopoder.com.co