Colombia arrests alleged ELN sniper accused of plotting attack on president

Colombia

First seen: Sep 4, 2026, 10:47 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 5, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Authorities captured an alleged ELN sniper who was reportedly planning an attack against President Abelardo De La Espriella. The arrest disrupted the alleged plot.

SO WHAT?

The reported plot indicates a serious potential terrorism and political-violence threat in Colombia.

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publimetro.coes

Capturan a alias 'Firu', señalado de planear atentado contra el presidente De La Espriella – Publimetro Colombia

Sep 5, 2026, 1:01 AM UTC

notimerica.comes

Colombia.- De La Espriella anuncia la captura de un terrorista presuntamente designado para atentar contra él

Sep 4, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC

minuto30.comes

Capturan a alias «Firulais», francotirador del ELN que planeaba atentar contra el presidente Abelardo De La Espriella

Sep 4, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC