# Colombian President Reports Drop in Barranquilla Homicides After Security Offensive

Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella reports a 58% drop in Barranquilla homicides and 39 arrests following a week-long security operation.

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Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella reported on September 1, 2026, that Barranquilla recorded 8 homicides in the week of August 22 to August 31, representing a 58% reduction compared to the previous week. [^1]

President Abelardo de la Espriella reported that the National Police conducted seven operations and 22 raids in Barranquilla between August 22 and 31 targeting criminal structures. [^2]

President Abelardo De La Espriella announced on social media that security operations in Barranquilla between August 22 and 31 resulted in 39 arrests. [^3]

Among the 39 arrests were 4 leaders (cabecillas) of criminal structures including Los Costeños, the Clan del Golfo, Los Pepes, and Los Porteños. [^4]

Authorities seized assets worth $210 million from criminal groups, including 10 firearms, a grenade, cell phones, and SIM cards. [^5]

President De la Espriella stated that the National Police executed 7 operations and 22 searches between August 22 and August 31, 2026, resulting in 39 arrests. [^6]

Mayor Alejandro Char stated on X that Barranquilla recorded its lowest homicide figure in seven months following the security measures. [^7]

President de la Espriella attributed the reduction in homicides to the combination of authority, intelligence, and the permanent presence of the public force in the streets. [^8]

The security operations included seven raids and 22 search warrants executed by the police in Barranquilla. [^9]

## What this stands on

1. Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella reported on September 1, 2026, that Barranquilla recorded 8 homicides in the week of August 22 to August 31, representing a 58% reduction compared to the previous week. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
2. President Abelardo de la Espriella reported that the National Police conducted seven operations and 22 raids in Barranquilla between August 22 and 31 targeting criminal structures. (Caracol Radio, News)
3. President Abelardo De La Espriella announced on social media that security operations in Barranquilla between August 22 and 31 resulted in 39 arrests. (El Colombiano, News)
4. Among the 39 arrests were 4 leaders (cabecillas) of criminal structures including Los Costeños, the Clan del Golfo, Los Pepes, and Los Porteños. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
5. Authorities seized assets worth $210 million from criminal groups, including 10 firearms, a grenade, cell phones, and SIM cards. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
6. President De la Espriella stated that the National Police executed 7 operations and 22 searches between August 22 and August 31, 2026, resulting in 39 arrests. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
7. Mayor Alejandro Char stated on X that Barranquilla recorded its lowest homicide figure in seven months following the security measures. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
8. President de la Espriella attributed the reduction in homicides to the combination of authority, intelligence, and the permanent presence of the public force in the streets. (Caracol Radio, News)
9. The security operations included seven raids and 22 search warrants executed by the police in Barranquilla. (El Colombiano, News)

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