Latest news in Colombia? September 6th, 2026

Key headlines and developments in Colombia for September 6, 2026:

• Security & Guerrilla Attacks in Norte de Santander: Colombian military authorities reported that at least three soldiers were killed and four wounded following a coordinated drone bombing and ground attack on a military garrison in Ocaña, Norte de Santander. Officials attributed the assault to the National Liberation Army (ELN). This follows a string of violent incidents in the Catatumbo region, including recent car bomb explosions targeting police facilities. The Guardian+ 2
• Government Stance on Armed Groups: Following the recent wave of attacks, President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to deploy the full force of the state against criminal factions, warning regional governors and mayors against holding unauthorized talks with insurgent groups and continuing the reversal of previous peace dialogue frameworks. The Guardian
• Seismic Activity Monitoring: The Colombian Geological Service (SGC) continues monitoring heightened seismic activity following several moderate tremors, including a magnitude 4.6 offshore earthquake in the Pacific alongside seismic swarms recorded across parts of Santander, Cauca, and Chocó. Revista Semana
• Sports & Culture: In Cartagena, the city hosts an international extreme triathlon event drawing roughly 2,300 athletes from over 40 countries. ColombiaOne.com