Mother's Day in Antioquia: Homicides dropped by 80% on a day of contrasts.

News: Despite a decrease in violent deaths, authorities in Antioquia responded to more than 3,000 emergency calls related to fights and domestic violence. Security in Antioquia Photo: Antioquia Police JOURNALIST 05.11.2026 14:29 Updated: 05.11.2026 14:29 The celebration of Mother's Day in the department of Antioquia resulted in a bittersweet outcome for authorities. According to the official report from the National Police, the region achieved a historic reduction in serious crimes, highlighting an 80% decrease in the number of homicides compared to the previous year. While 10 cases were recorded in 2025, this year the number decreased to only 2 violent deaths during the day of May 10th. Security in Antioquia Photo: Police Antioquia. Similarly, personal injuries showed a downward trend with a reduction of 53.8%, decreasing from 13 reports in the previous period to 6 this year. The Antioquia Police Department attributes these results to the operational deployment and various preventive actions carried out in the municipalities to protect the integrity of citizens during the holiday. However, citizen behavior in homes and neighborhoods presented significant challenges. Authorities responded to an alarming increase in domestic violence, which increased by 1300%, from 3 to 42 reported cases. Security in Antioquia Photo: Police Antioquia. Furthermore, fights increased by 190.9%, with 32 incidents recorded compared to 11 last year. Public tranquility was also affected by noise, with a 737.5% increase in complaints about excessive volume. In total, during the weekend, the emergency line received 3,166 calls, of which 529 required effective police intervention. In addition to the conflicts of coexistence, the report includes the response to 37 traffic accidents with injuries and 26 requests for ambulances, reflecting a day of intense activity for rescue and surveillance teams throughout the department. Follow all the information from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. NEWSLETTERS EL TIEMPO Register for our newsletters and receive news in your email according to your interests. Stay informed with what really matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWS Follow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Stay always 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 access our journalistic content without limits.