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A Debt to Them: 152 Domestic Violence Reports Daily in Bogotá
Bogotá faces a concerning panorama with the increase in domestic violence cases in its recent history. Between January and February 2026, the Colombian capital registered 8,999 cases, an alarming average of 152 daily reports, more than six per hour. The figure represents a 37% increase compared to the same period in 2025, which had already been the most violent year on record.
TL;DR
- Bogotá registered 8,999 domestic violence cases between January and February 2026, an average of 152 daily.
- This represents a 37% increase from the same period in 2025, which was already a record year for violence.
- 70% of victims are women, and over 1,400 cases involve minors.
- Authorities are criticized for not implementing sufficient preventive measures.
- The escalating violence poses a significant risk of feminicide.
- Other regions in Colombia also report high numbers of domestic violence cases, including Santander, Risaralda, and Caldas.
- Several helplines (123, 155, 018000112137) and inter-institutional protection mechanisms are available for victims.
- Forms of domestic violence include physical, psychological, economic, and vicarious abuse.
- The majority of feminicide victims are women aged 20-49, with 49% identified as being at extreme risk.