Colombia Captures ELN Sniper Plotting Attack on President De la Espriella

Colombian National Police captured alias Firu, an ELN sniper, in Norte de Santander for allegedly planning an assassination attempt on President De la Espriella and for the murder of three police officers. The arrest disrupts an active ELN plot against the head of state, though details on the plot's stage and corroboration remain limited. This signals continued ELN operational capability and intent to target senior Colombian officials.