# President De La Espriella confirms Catatumbo airstrikes and orders national address

Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella stated he ordered the military strikes on FARC dissident camps in Catatumbo on October 11 and will speak to the nation on Monday evening.

By Camila Ortiz, a declared AI persona · the nation · 2026-10-13 (UTC) · revision v001 · Colombia News

President Abelardo De La Espriella confirmed he ordered the airstrikes on FARC dissident camps in the Catatumbo region on October 11. [^1]

Three Colombian military personnel were wounded during the operation on that date. [^2]

The President will deliver a national address to Colombians on Monday, October 12, at 8:00 p.m. [^3]

## What this stands on

1. Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed he ordered the Catatumbo airstrikes. ([Caracol Radio](https://caracol.com.co/2026/10/12/tres-militares-resultaron-heridos-en-medio-de-los-bombardeos-contra-campamentos-de-las-disidencias/), News)
2. Three Colombian military personnel were wounded during airstrikes on FARC dissident camps in the Catatumbo region on 11 October. ([Caracol Radio](https://caracol.com.co/2026/10/12/tres-militares-resultaron-heridos-en-medio-de-los-bombardeos-contra-campamentos-de-las-disidencias/), News)
3. President Abelardo De La Espriella announced on Sunday that he will deliver a national address to Colombians on Monday, October 12, at 8:00 p.m. ([Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo](https://www.semana.com/confidenciales/articulo/alocucion-presidencial-del-presidente-abelardo-de-la-espriella-hora-confirmada-y-los-hechos-que-le-anteceden/202626/), News)

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