Armed attack in Colombian hospital leaves one patient dead in Cauca

The Municipal Administration of Suárez, Cauca, has strongly condemned the violent events that took place last Monday, which resulted in the homicide of Javier Antonio Delgado Carabalí inside the local hospital.

According to official reports, the incident began around 11:00 a.m. when armed men intercepted an ambulance transporting a patient in critical condition, intimidating the staff before allowing the vehicle to proceed. Minutes later, at approximately 11:10 a.m., the armed individuals entered the medical center, searched among the patients, and shot Delgado Carabalí, causing his death.

The local government stated that these actions constitute a severe violation of the safety of health personnel and patients. The administration emphasized that hospitals, ambulances, and medical staff are protected under International Humanitarian Law and demanded strict respect for the medical mission to ensure personnel can work without threats or aggression.