Barranquilla will have 3,000 police officers during the holiday weekend: they will reinforce security at the Chayanne concert and the Butifarra Festival

NewsThe security operations will be concentrated in tourist areas, beaches, nightlife establishments and road corridors in Barranquilla and its metropolitan area. The Chayanne concert will have special surveillance at the entrances and around the stage. Photo: Instagram: @chayanneJOURNALIST13.11.2026 09:45 Updated: 13.11.2026 09:45 A total of 3,000 uniformed police officers will be deployed during the holiday weekend from November 14 to 16 in Barranquilla and its metropolitan area, where a significant movement of people is expected due to the music events, gastronomic celebrations and tourist activities scheduled for these days. READ ALSO The security operation will pay special attention to two events that will draw crowds: the concert by Puerto Rican singer Chayanne in Barranquilla, and the Butifarra Festival in the municipality of Soledad. The Metropolitan Police announced that the operations will include checkpoints on the main access roads, surveillance at nightlife establishments, patrols in commercial sectors and accompaniment for visitors traveling to the beaches and other tourist destinations in the metropolitan area. The measure aims especially to prevent theft, brawls and personal injury — crimes that authorities intend to contain through increased police presence in the places with the highest concentration of people. Special attention to the Chayanne concertOne of the main focal points will be the Chayanne concert, which will gather numerous fans of the artist in Barranquilla during the holiday weekend. The Police announced controls around the stage and on the road corridors used by attendees, especially during the hours before the show and at the end of the performance. A total of 3,000 police officers will be deployed during the holiday weekend in Barranquilla. Photo:Barranquilla Metropolitan PoliceThe uniformed officers will also be in charge of accompanying the audience entry and exit processes, in order to prevent situations that could affect the safety of spectators. Authorities recommended that attendees avoid carrying unnecessary valuables, use authorized means of transportation and follow the instructions of security personnel. Soledad will have surveillance during the Butifarra FestivalIn Soledad, the police deployment will be concentrated in the sectors where the Butifarra Festival will take place, one of the municipality's most renowned gastronomic celebrations. The program will bring together merchants, visitors and families who will participate in the activities planned during the holiday weekend. The Butifarra Festival in Soledad will have police controls. Photo:Mayor's OfficeFor this event, patrols, preventive checks and surveillance at the points of greatest attendance were announced, as well as accompaniment on the access roads to the sectors where the celebration will be concentrated. The Police will also carry out security caravans and checks at establishments open to the public, with special attention to preventing brawls and other incidents associated with excessive alcohol consumption. Controls at beaches and entertainment areasThe operation will also cover the beaches and tourist corridors of the metropolitan area, where the arrival of visitors is expected during the three-day break. In these sectors, patrols and prevention activities will be reinforced to reduce the risk of theft and other situations that could affect residents and tourists. The operations will also include patrols on beaches. Photo:National PoliceBrigadier General Sandra Liliana Rodríguez Castro, commander of the Barranquilla Metropolitan Police, explained that the 3,000 uniformed officers will be distributed at different strategic points to address security needs during the holiday weekend. The operations will be carried out in coordination with the Barranquilla Mayor's Office and include a police presence in commercial areas, entertainment establishments and the busiest roads. Authorities called on the public to respect traffic regulations, avoid driving under the influence of alcohol and adopt self-care measures during the celebrations. Any situation that compromises safety can be reported to the emergency line 123 or the Against Crime line 317 896 5523, which is available to receive information confidentially. Follow all the news from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or in our weekly newsletter. 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