Event: On December 14, two explosions occurred at the Camilo Daza Airport in Cucuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia.
According to local authorities, a terrorist was killed in the first explosion, and two police officers were killed in the second explosion.
The airport has temporarily suspended operations.
The U.S. Department of State advises citizens not to travel to the Norte de Santander department due to crime and terrorism. Violent crime, including armed robbery and homicide, is widespread. Terrorist groups are active in this area. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens as U.S. government-personnel travel to these areas is severely restricted due to security concerns. The full Travel Advisory for Colombia can be found here.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the area where the incident took place.
- Notify friends and family of your safety.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Exercise vigilance.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- If applicable, contact your airline to reschedule flights to/from the Camilo Daza Airport.
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