By Natalia Rueda 
The city of Bogota, Colombia has been plagued by a wave of violent crime that has left its citizens living in fear. Cases of assaults, robberies and even murders have been reported, leaving the community wondering what measures the government is taking to address this alarming situation.
Young man is assaulted and thrown off a bridge
One of the most shocking cases that has generated outrage among citizens is the assault and throwing of 26-year-old athlete Felipe Robles off a bridge. Roble was riding his electric skateboard when he was attacked by two delinquents who not only stole all his belongings but also threw him off a bridge. Roble was in a coma for more than a week and is still in intensive care.
Merchant is murdered inside his business
Another disturbing case is that of a shopkeeper and his girlfriend who were violently attacked by a thief inside their business. In videos posted on social networks, the thief can be seen entering the bar, stabbing the man and then his girlfriend before fleeing with the stolen money. Unfortunately the man did not survive and the woman remains in intensive care.
#Bogota / Un comerciante fue asesinado y su pareja permanece en UCI. Un criminal los atacó con un arma blanca y se llevó el dinero del bar. Ocurrió en Meissen pic.twitter.com/uQ46cSQeEn
— Denuncias Antioquia (@DenunciasAntio2) July 19, 2024
Stabbing assaults plague the city
#INSEGURIDAD. Siendo las 6:59AM de este 21JUL, un ciudadano fue víctima de dos delincuentes en el b/Ciudad Berna, sur de Bogotá. Los sujetos intimidaron al hombre con arma de fuego y lo obligaron a entrgar sus pertenencias tal y como quedó registrado en cams/seguridad del sector. pic.twitter.com/u5u22OAprZ
— Colombia Oscura (@OscuraColombia) July 21, 2024
These cases have provoked a cry for help from the citizens of Bogotá. Not only are they afraid to leave their homes and may be victims of robbery, but they also fear for their lives. The question that remains is where are the authorities in all this? It is the government’s responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens; however, the increase in violent crime has left many feeling abandoned and vulnerable.
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