# Homicide investigation of Venezuelan woman in Barranquilla

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/homicide-investigation-of-venezuelan-woman-in-barranquilla
> Updated: 2026-09-05T19:47:01.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Yudelkys Geraldine Martínez, a 41-year-old Venezuelan national, died in Barranquilla, Colombia, following a violent assault that occurred on August 1 in the Porvenir neighborhood. Martínez was reportedly attacked with fists and blunt objects, including wooden sticks, during a dispute with neighbors involving several individuals.

After spending 24 days in intensive care at the Clínica de la Costa, Martínez passed away. Consequently, the Colombian Prosecutor’s Office has upgraded the investigation from personal injury to homicide. While no arrests have been reported, local community members and human rights organizations are calling for a transparent investigation and the capture of those responsible.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Barranquilla authorities investigate homicide of Venezuelan woman

Colombian authorities are investigating the homicide of Yudelkys Geraldine Martínez, a Venezuelan woman who died after a brutal 24-day hospitalization following an assault in Barranquilla.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barranquilla-authorities-investigate-homicide-of-venezuelan-woman

### 2026-08-26: Barranquilla: Venezuelan woman dies after violent assault

Venezuelan national Yudelkys Geraldine Martínez has died in Barranquilla, Colombia, after being hospitalized for 24 days following a violent assault involving blunt objects.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barranquilla-venezuelan-woman-dies-after-violent-assault

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