All articles tagged with #norte de santander
Drones dropped explosives on a military unit in Ocaña, Norte de Santander, killing at least three soldiers and wounding four, with authorities blaming the National Liberation Army (ELN); the attack occurs in a volatility-prone coca-producing border region near Venezuela as the government vows a strong crackdown.
A Satena-operated plane carrying 15 people (13 passengers, 2 crew) crashed shortly after taking off from Cúcuta, Colombia, en route to Ocaña in Norte de Santander; authorities say there are no survivors and the wreckage was found in a rural area near La Playa de Belén after a search by multiple aircraft. Among the victims was congressman Diógenes Quintero, a member of the House representing special peace constituencies; last contact with air traffic control was around 11:54 a.m., with the last phones location listed at Camilo Daza airport before takeoff.
A Satena passenger plane flying from Cúcuta to Ocaña crashed in a mountainous area of Norte de Santander, Colombia, killing all 15 on board, including congressman Diógenes Quintero; authorities confirmed no survivors and opened an investigation after loss of contact with air traffic control.
A small Satena plane with 15 people on board, including local lawmaker Diógenes Quintero, crashed in rural Norte de Santander, Colombia. All aboard were killed; authorities have not released a cause and will investigate.