The excessive use of gunpowder in the province of Antioquia remains a challenge for the authorities, as residents of this area continue to use this type of device without any precautions.
One of the areas that witnessed the largest number of burn cases is the municipality of Itagui, located south of the Abura Valley, which caused a citizen to be seriously injured. It’s about to Human rights monitor, who suffered burns on her arm when a leaflet entered her home.
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According to local media reports such as 13 o’clock newsThe event occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 2, 2025 between the sectors of Los Velasquez and Villa Ventura, unleashing a strong reaction from the community due to the failure of the authorities to respond to the first call made by the affected person.
The victim told local media, minutes before the accident: Try to contact the National Police Watch Line to report excessive and irresponsible use of gunpowder in the sector. His call was not returned, according to his complaint.
The situation he sought to prevent ended in tragedy soon after, because… A fireworks device thrown from the street passed the balcony of her apartment and injured hercausing serious injuries.
The report notes that the woman, who now requires specialized medical care due to her burns, has become a spokesperson for the discontent of Itagui residents.
She and the community called on the authorities to exercise stricter and more stringent oversight, as well as greater sanctions by the police, the mayor’s office and the government of Antioquia, in order to Preventing the recurrence of similar incidents or those that lead to death during end-of-year celebrations.
This case has become an example of the extent to which citizens are exposed to the irresponsible use of gunpowder and the need for an effective response by the institutions responsible for ensuring public safety.
The beginning of December in Antioquia was marked by an alarming increase in cases of people being injured by gunpowder, especially in the Medellin metropolitan area. According to the latest report issued by the Ministry of Health in the district. In the first 3 days of the month, 5 new burn cases were recorded in the Abura ValleyWhich brings the total number to 29 people affected across the department.
The report stated that among the injured were 3 men, ages 26, 23, and 35, who suffered second-degree burns in various parts of the body, such as the hand, torso, and upper limb, after being exposed to torches and bulletins, according to observers.
In addition, a 24-year-old man was reported to have suffered second-degree burns to the lower extremity as a result of direct handling of gunpowder, and A 14-year-old teenager had several fingers amputated on his hand for the same reason.
The government of Antioquia confirmed that the number of infections caused by gunpowder so far in December exactly matches the number recorded in the same period in 2024, without observing any difference. Bulletin No. 5 confirmed the location of the cases:
- 20 people burned in Medellin.
- 2 in Nietzsche.
- 2 in bello.
- While in Envigado, Itagui, Caucasus, El Bagre and Cáceres, one case was reported in each municipality.
- In addition, it was reported that among the 29 injured, 4 were minors and 2 had suffered amputations in their upper limbs.