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First bombing in Catatumbo under the command of Abelardo de la Espriella: the Ombudsman's Office denounced the impact on civilians

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In the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the government of Abelardo de la Espriella ordered a military bombing targeting the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla in a rural area of the Catatumbo region, located in the Norte de Santander department of Colombia.

The strike marks the first military bombing conducted in the region under the current administration, amidst an area heavily marked by confrontations between illegal armed groups. Following the operation, the Office of the Ombudsman (Defensoría del Pueblo) reported that civilian populations were affected, with at least three peasants sustaining injuries.

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Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Headline 1 Focuses on political leadership and official denunciations of civilian impact
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Headline 2 Emphasizes the military target and specific casualties among peasants
Read the full story at the source Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) · AR
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