health
May 9, 2026
21-year-old soldier died after fainting during military training
The death of National Army soldier Álvaro José Márquez Berrio, 21, has caused deep sadness among his relatives, friends, and colleagues, after he spent several days fighting for his life in a clinic in Santa Marta following a severe decompensation while participating in a military training session in the municipality of Aracataca, Magdalena.
TL;DR
- Soldier Álvaro José Márquez Berrio, aged 21, died after a severe decompensation during military training.
- The incident happened on May 6th during physical exercises in temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius.
- He was initially taken to a hospital in Fundación and later transferred to a clinic in Santa Marta.
- His condition worsened, and he passed away on the night of April 8th.
- His family awaits a full clarification of the circumstances surrounding his emergency.