The Medellín Ombudsman has published an alarming report documenting intra-urban displacement in the city, revealing that as of August 31, 2024, 380 displacement declarations have been received. This phenomenon has affected 889 people, who have been forced to leave their homes due to violence carried out by criminal gangs.
The most affected communes include Comuna 13 San Javier, with 82 cases; the Uno Popular Commune, with 55; and Robledo, with 52. The situation is worrying and requires urgent attention from local and national authorities.
The report shows that intra-urban displacement in Medellín is not an isolated phenomenon, but is framed within a broader context of violence and territorial control by criminal groups. The reasons behind these displacements are multiple, but threats, homicides and the dispossession of property stand out as the main causes that force people to leave their homes.
According to the Personería, these gangs justify the displacement of families by arguing debts or family problems, a strategy that allows them to continue with illicit activities, such as the sale of land or the occupation of properties. This cycle of violence generates an environment of fear and mistrust that affects the quality of life of citizens in the most vulnerable areas.
The Public Ministry has responded to the situation by highlighting the need to strengthen the peace and security policy in the region.
The report also highlights the importance of having an updated registry of displaced people, as well as protection measures to avoid new cases of violence. Without adequate monitoring, it is difficult to assess the magnitude of the problem and respond effectively to the needs of the affected population.
For its part, the Mayor’s Office of Medellín prepared a shelter for victims of the city’s conflict and for them to travel to the district in order to provide them with dignified treatment, in addition to promoting strategies for the safety of citizens and preventing them from these cases.
2024-09-29 16:39:35
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