Homicide in Colombia Increases 7.6% in Three Years of Government Petro: Caribe and Catatumbo, Critical Focuses

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In the triennium, 40,663 homicides were reported, with an increase of 2,862 cases compared to the period of Iván Duque and 4,017 more than in the second term of Juan Manuel Santos. The most critical year recorded 13,817 deaths, equivalent to one murder every 39 minutes.

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Homicides in Colombia have increased by 7.6% since 2022 Agencia Period... Mar, 09/12/2025 - 10:46 A report from the Center for Peace and Security of the Externate reveals 40,663 murders between 2022 and 2025, the highest number in more than a decade. Caribbean and Northeastern regions present the most severe increases.