In the city of Armenia, located in the department of Quindío, Colombia, an elderly man died in sudden circumstances last Friday, May 3, while walking along Carrera 22 and Calle 21, in the Granada neighborhood.
This event has drawn the attention of the local community and authorities, given the condition in which the individual was found, who appeared to be homeless and lacked identification at the time of the incident.
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Initial investigations suggest that the victim, a man with a dark complexion and 1.78 meters tall, began to feel acute physical discomfort, which led him to look for a nearby seat in an attempt to alleviate his condition.. Unfortunately, his condition rapidly worsened until she stopped showing signs of life. Witnesses at the scene described his apparent suffering and the immediacy with which it vanished.
The Quindío Police, when reporting on the incident, highlighted the absence of visible violence on the man’s body.
The investigation into the exact causes that led to the death of the elderly adult is being led by the Calarcá morgue, in charge of performing the autopsy. The identification and clarification of the death falls to the forensic authorities, who will determine if your death was the result of a pre-existing condition or external circumstances.
The case has generated reactions among residents and local media, highlighting issues about the well-being and support of vulnerable people in Armenia. As the investigation progresses, the community awaits answers about this event and reflects on the care provided to individuals in street situations.
The Municipal Police Station of La Tebaida, in the department of Quindío, is carrying out an investigation into the death threats received by the priest Carlos Arturo Ríos, responsible for the maintenance of the local cemetery.
The intimidation began after the religious proposed a ban on synthetic decorations on graves to combat the proliferation of pests such as the African snail and the dengue mosquito.. This situation has forced authorities to reinforce security around the affected cleric and consider measures to balance the preservation of traditions with public health.
Following Ríos’ request to eliminate plastic decorations from the cemetery, in order to prevent the threat that certain invasive species and disease vectors represent to the community, the confrontations intensified, evidencing a deep division between the conservation of local customs and the needs of public health.
Opposition to the priest’s directives triggered a series of threats that are now the subject of investigation by the competent authorities. In terms of health, the region has seen an alarming increase in dengue cases this year, with more than 500 infections and two deaths, the highest in the last 15 years.a situation that has worsened due to population movement during Holy Week.
Health experts, including epidemiologist Liliana Quintero, have highlighted the importance of preventive measures against the accumulation of water to prevent the proliferation of the dengue vector. Emphasis has been placed on the need to adapt behaviors at home and in the community to mitigate the risk of outbreaks. The African snail and the dengue-carrying mosquito have been identified as significant concerns for the local ecosystem and public health, prompting concrete actions to control their spread.
Recommendations for the community include safe removal of the African snail and prevention of mosquito breeding sites through proper management of standing water. These measures seek not only to protect public health, but also to conserve the environment. The current situation requires a delicate balance between maintaining traditions and adopting practices that ensure the well-being of the entire community in La Tebaida.
