Two suspects who had been captured for the attack on the RCN facilities in Cali are being ruled out.

Attack with grenade on RCN headquarters in Cali causes material damage. President De La Espriella and the Governor of Valle condemn the attack. Report attack with grenade in front of RCN facilities in Cali Photo: Social Networks / Google Maps REPORTER 11.11.2026 06:41 Updated: 11.11.2026 07:37 In the early morning of this Wednesday, November 11, the physical plant facilities of RCN in Cali, located in the Industrial Los Mangos neighborhood, were the target of an attack with an explosive device resembling a grenade. The events The quick reaction of the authorities following the detonation allowed for the capture of two men identified as alleged perpetrators of the attack. However, according to the Metropolitan Police of Cali, both suspects have no link to the attack. The incident resulted in no victims or injuries, registering only material damage to the exterior infrastructure and windows of the media outlet. Report attack with grenade in front of RCN facilities in Cali Photo: MAPSE The incident occurred at Carrera 8 with Calle 30, when two subjects traveling on a motorcycle reportedly threw the device toward the perimeter area of the building before fleeing. Immediately, quadrants of the Metropolitan Police of Cali activated control plans in the sector, managing to intercept and bring the suspects to justice in the vicinity. Anti-explosives experts and criminal investigation personnel have cordoned off the area to secure the perimeter and collect evidentiary material from security cameras. President Abelardo De La Espriella speaks after grenade attack. Photo: Archive Rejection of the attack and defense of press freedom This attack occurs within a complex public order landscape and just days after intelligence alerts were issued regarding possible attacks against major media outlets in the country. Given the gravity of the events, the main civil authorities spoke out decisively. Report attack with grenade in front of RCN facilities in Cali Photo: Social Networks / Google Maps The Governor of Valle del Cauca, Dilian Francisca Toro, categorically rejected the aggression through her official channels. The regional leader described the incident as a direct affront to press freedom and the citizen's right to information, emphasizing that violence cannot be used as a mechanism of intimidation. What did President Abelardo De La Espriella say? In the same vein, the President of the Republic, Abelardo De La Espriella, who had previously ordered the reinforcement of security schemes for media outlets such as RCN, Caracol Televisión, and Semana due to threats from armed groups—condemned the attack and assured that state institutions would not yield to terrorism. The governor's full statements can be consulted in the referenced official communications. In parallel, judicial authorities continue interrogations and background checks of the captured individuals to determine their possible link to criminal structures operating in the region. "Attacking press freedom is attacking democracy. We condemn the explosion near the RCN facilities in Cali, the second attack the channel has suffered in less than a year, as well as the threats to the media in Valle del Cauca and throughout Colombia," said Congressman Santiago Castro. "These events add to those of recent days directed at @CaracolTV, @CanalRCN, and @CaracolRadio in Bogotá. To the criminals who seek to silence the press, we tell you that you will not succeed. We demand guarantees for journalists and concrete actions to find those responsible." CAROLINA BOHÓRQUEZ EL TIEMPO Correspondent Consult more news A violent bicycle theft was recorded on camera. Photo: Follow all the information from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. EL TIEMPO NEWS Subscribe to our newsletters and receive news in your email according to your interests. Stay informed about what truly matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWS Follow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Stay updated with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPP Join the El Tiempo channel on WhatsApp to stay up to date with the most relevant news at the moment. EL TIEMPO APP Stay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL Reliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and consult our journalistic content unlimited.