An attack took place in Cucuta, Colombia, blamed on a rebel group, while Abelardo de la Espriella prepares to be president.
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Updated Sep 5
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What happened
An attack took place in Cucuta, Colombia, blamed on a rebel group, while Abelardo de la Espriella prepares to be president.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.De la Espriella seeks US ties while ELN operates in Catatumbo region of Colombia.1 source
- Presidential inauguration in Colombia was followed by a violent attack.Sub-event
Rebel group attacks Cucuta, Colombia, amid political developments surrounding Espriella's presidential bid.1 source
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Part of
Militant groups are operating with impunity in Colombia, leading to threats against the elected president, which CSW is monitoring.Also in this story
- Abelardo de la Espriella is redrawing alliances amid ongoing security and human rights concerns in Colombia.
- Allegations surfaced regarding links between groups and terrorist organizations in Colombia.
The entities involved
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Colombia
country in South America
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Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombian lawyer and businessman (born 1978)
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National Liberation Army
1962-1965 insurgency in Peru
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