# Animal cruelty and safety incidents in Colombia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/animal-cruelty-and-safety-incidents-in-colombia
> Updated: 2026-09-14T13:08:45.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Reports of animal-related incidents and cruelty have emerged across several regions in Colombia.

In Bucaramanga, a confrontation involving pit bulls resulted in a man being bitten and a woman falling while attempting to intervene. Simultaneously, in Neiva, police began investigating footage of alleged animal mistreatment in the La Arboleda neighborhood.

By mid-September, investigations expanded to other departments. In Antioquia, the Governor’s Office offered a reward of up to 50 million pesos for information regarding a suspect accused of attacking a dog named ‘Negra’ with a machete in Remedios. In Nariño, the National Police arrested a woman in Córdoba after discovering a severely malnourished and abandoned dog.

In Manizales, the Secretariat of the Environment has resumed weekly pet adoption jornadas in the El Cable sector.

## Claims

- The Antioquia Governor's Office has offered a reward of up to 50 million pesos for information leading to the capture of the individual accused of attacking a dog with a machete in Remedios. (single source)
- An animal shelter reported that a worker at a commercial establishment in Remedios allegedly attacked a dog named 'Negra' with a machete. (single source)
- Police arrested a woman in Córdoba, Nariño, for alleged animal cruelty involving a malnourished and abandoned dog. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Animal welfare and rescue efforts reported across Latin America

Animal welfare reports from Latin America highlight rescue operations in Colombia, large-scale free veterinary services in Querétaro, Mexico, and conservation education in Argentina.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-authorities-investigate-animal-cruelty-cases-in-antioquia-and-nario

### 2026-09-13: Animal-related incidents reported in Bucaramanga and Neiva

Reports of animal-related incidents in Colombia include a dog attack and assault in Bucaramanga and an investigation into alleged animal mistreatment in Neiva.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/animal-related-incidents-reported-in-bucaramanga-and-neiva

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