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Geopolitical Conflict

ELN attack on police station in Catatumbo, Norte de Santander

An ELN faction launched an explosive attack on a police station in Catatumbo, displacing dozens and causing several casualties in a rural conflict zone.

On the evening of 25 March 2026, a local faction of the National Liberation Army (ELN) attacked the Morichal police station in the Catatumbo region of Norte de Santander, using improvised explosives. The assault caused structural damage to the station and injured multiple officers and at least two civilians, heightening fear among nearby residents. Security forces responded with patrols and temporary checkpoints, while human rights organizations reported that several dozen families fled the area overnight. The incident stems from an ongoing territorial dispute between the ELN and a dissident FARC‑aligned group over drug‑trafficking routes.
Status
active
Location
Catatumbo, Norte de Santander, Colombia
Date added
2026-03-26 08:53 UTC
Added by
bodgloalxeuropeap
Last updated
Source
Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: March 2026
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