A young person allegedly murdered their grandfather during a Mother's Day celebration in a municipality in the Tolima region.

News: The elderly man was identified as Libardo Díaz. Photo: iStock May 11, 2026, 7:25 PM Updated: May 11, 2026, 7:25 PM Mother's Day is not only the most important celebration in Colombia, but it is also one of the most violent weekends in the country, with reports of fights, domestic violence, and homicides, according to figures from the Colombian National Police and the Forensic Science Institute. READ ALSO: While it is true that the day brings together thousands of families for lunches, dinners, and tributes to the "head of the household," it often ends in tragedy, as happened in the municipality of Guamo, Tolima, where an elderly man identified as Libardo Díaz died after receiving two stab wounds, allegedly at the hands of one of his grandsons. The incident occurred in the Pablo Sexto neighborhood. According to reports from the doctors who treated the elderly man at the San Antonio de Guamo Hospital, the wounds were caused by a sharp object that affected the neck and heart areas, making the injuries fatal. Neighbors were the first to notice what had happened and alerted the authorities. According to local media, the incident occurred on Street 1 with Avenue 12, in the Lemayá ravine area. The minor was taken into custody by the authorities. Photo: iStock Authorities were present at the scene and managed to apprehend the young man suspected of being responsible for his grandfather's death, who was turned over to the competent authorities. The exact causes of the tragedy are currently unknown, and the police are conducting the corresponding investigations. For the time being, the young man will be charged with homicide. READ ALSO: Despite being one of the most violent dates of the year, authorities presented a national security report for 2026, which they described as positive compared to previous periods. Mother's Day is one of the most violent dates in the country. Photo: iStock According to figures from the Statistical, Criminal, and Operational Information System (Siedco) of the Colombian National Police, 39 homicides were recorded nationwide on May 10, 2026, compared to 67 cases that occurred during the same celebration in 2025. More news on EL TIEMPO. WENDYS PITRE ARIZA. DIGITAL REACH EDITORIAL TEAM. Follow all the information from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. EL TIEMPO NEWSLETTERS: Subscribe to 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 THE DIGITAL EDITION: Reliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and access our journalistic content without limits.