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Gangs Impose 'Curfew' in Soledad, Forcing Residents Indoors by 8 PM
🇨🇴 Colombia /Crime & Justice

Gangs Impose 'Curfew' in Soledad, Forcing Residents Indoors by 8 PM

From El Tiempo · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Residents in Soledad are reportedly living under a de facto "curfew" imposed by criminal gangs, forcing them indoors by 8 p.m.
  • A local councilman states that disputes between criminal groups over control of the Porvenir neighborhood have led to businesses closing early.
  • The situation has created an atmosphere of fear, restricting movement and economic activity in the affected areas.

Residents in the Porvenir neighborhood of Soledad, Colombia, are reportedly living under a de facto curfew, enforced by criminal gangs that have seized control of the area. Councilman Bryan Orozco stated that inhabitants are compelled to stay indoors from 8 p.m. onwards due to the escalating violence and territorial disputes between these illicit groups.

Orozco explained that the ongoing conflict between criminal organizations vying for dominance in Porvenir has directly impacted local commerce. He reported that business owners are increasingly forced to close their establishments early to avoid becoming targets, further stifling economic activity and daily life in the community.

inhabitants lock themselves in from 8 at night

— Bryan OrozcoCouncilman Bryan Orozco describes the impact of gang activity on residents' daily lives.

The situation has instilled widespread fear among residents, effectively limiting their freedom of movement and participation in public life after dark. This imposition by armed groups highlights a breakdown in public security and the significant challenges faced by communities living under the influence of organized crime in Colombia.

the dispute between criminal groups for the control of the Porvenir neighborhood has forced merchants to close

— Bryan OrozcoCouncilman Bryan Orozco explains the economic consequences of gang warfare in the area.
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Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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