barranquilla.json

{
    "city": "Barranquilla",
    "country": "Colombia",
    "year": 2025,
    "news_sources": [
        {
            "name": "El Heraldo",
            "url": "https://www.elheraldo.co",
            "language": "Spanish"
        },
        {
            "name": "La Libertad",
            "url": "https://www.lalibertad.com.co",
            "language": "Spanish"
        },
        {
            "name": "ADN Barranquilla",
            "url": "https://www.adn.co",
            "language": "Spanish"
        },
        {
            "name": "Q'hubo Barranquilla",
            "url": "https://qhubo.com",
            "language": "Spanish"
        },
        {
            "name": "Al Día",
            "url": "https://www.aldia.co",
            "language": "Spanish"
        },
        {
            "name": "El Tiempo",
            "url": "https://www.eltiempo.com",
            "language": "Spanish"
        },
        {
            "name": "El Espectador",
            "url": "https://www.elespectador.com",
            "language": "Spanish"
        },
        {
            "name": "Colombia Reports",
            "url": "https://colombiareports.com",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "EL PAÍS (Barranquilla section)",
            "url": "https://english.elpais.com/news/barranquilla/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "Ground News (Barranquilla)",
            "url": "https://ground.news/interest/barranquilla",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "Barranquilla Living",
            "url": "https://barranquillaorbust.com/barranquilla-info-2/additional-resources/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "Telecaribe",
            "url": "https://www.telecaribe.co",
            "language": "Spanish"
        },
        {
            "name": "Radio Libertad 600 AM",
            "url": "https://www.radiolibertad.com.co",
            "language": "Spanish"
        },
        {
            "name": "Canal 23 (Universidad Autónoma del Caribe)",
            "url": "https://www.uac.edu.co/canal23",
            "language": "Spanish"
        }
    ],
    "safest_neighborhoods": [
        {
            "name": "El Prado",
            "description": "El Prado is one of Barranquilla’s most historic and elegant neighborhoods, known for its colonial architecture, tree-lined streets, and cultural landmarks like the El Prado Hotel. It offers a tranquil environment with proximity to the Gran Malecón boardwalk.",
            "source": "https://barranquilla.guide/exploring-the-enchanting-neighborhoods-of-barranquilla/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Alto Prado / El Golf",
            "description": "Alto Prado and El Golf are upscale residential areas featuring modern apartment buildings, shopping centers, and a vibrant dining scene. These neighborhoods are popular among professionals and expats for their safety and amenities.",
            "source": "https://barranquilla.guide/exploring-the-enchanting-neighborhoods-of-barranquilla/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Riomar",
            "description": "Riomar is a modern neighborhood offering a mix of luxurious residences and commercial areas, including shopping centers and sports venues. It is considered one of the safest and most desirable areas in Barranquilla.",
            "source": "https://barranquilla.guide/exploring-the-enchanting-neighborhoods-of-barranquilla/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Villa Country",
            "description": "Villa Country is a tranquil residential neighborhood known for its spacious houses, green spaces, and proximity to the Villa Country shopping center. It provides a peaceful living environment with essential amenities nearby.",
            "source": "https://barranquilla.guide/exploring-the-enchanting-neighborhoods-of-barranquilla/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Ciudad Jardín",
            "description": "Ciudad Jardín, translating to 'Garden City,' is characterized by its leafy streets and a blend of traditional and modern architecture. It offers numerous parks, schools, and local businesses, appealing to families and individuals alike.",
            "source": "https://barranquilla.guide/exploring-the-enchanting-neighborhoods-of-barranquilla/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Altos de Riomar",
            "description": "Altos de Riomar is an upscale neighborhood in the northern part of Barranquilla, featuring new shopping centers, apartment buildings, and hotels. It is known for its safety and modern infrastructure.",
            "source": "https://greatruns.com/colombia-barranquilla-best-neighborhoods-for-running/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Villa Santos",
            "description": "Villa Santos is a desirable neighborhood offering a mix of residential and commercial spaces. It is known for its safety, modern housing, and proximity to shopping centers and restaurants.",
            "source": "https://agendacolombia.com/english-barranquilla/where-to-live-in-barranquilla/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tabor",
            "description": "Tabor is a northern neighborhood appreciated for its residential appeal and safety. It features modern housing and is close to various amenities, making it a preferred choice for families.",
            "source": "https://agendacolombia.com/english-barranquilla/where-to-live-in-barranquilla/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Boston",
            "description": "Boston is a neighborhood that balances residential and commercial spaces. While not as upscale as others, it is considered safe and is conveniently located near central Barranquilla.",
            "source": "https://www.reddit.com/r/digitalnomad/comments/18g3a0n/whats_the_fun_area_to_stay_in_if_youre_in/"
        }
    ],
    "high_crime_neighborhoods": [
        {
            "name": "San Roque",
            "description": "San Roque is identified as one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Barranquilla, with high rates of robberies, particularly on public transport.",
            "source": "https://medellinguru.com/is-barranquilla-safe/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Rebolo",
            "description": "Rebolo has been reported to have a high number of homicides, making it one of the more dangerous areas in the city.",
            "source": "https://medellinguru.com/is-barranquilla-safe/"
        },
        {
            "name": "El Bosque",
            "description": "El Bosque is located in the southwest of Barranquilla and has been noted for a significant number of homicides.",
            "source": "https://medellinguru.com/is-barranquilla-safe/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tres Postes",
            "description": "Tres Postes is considered highly dangerous, to the extent that even taxi drivers avoid the area due to safety concerns.",
            "source": "https://medellinguru.com/is-barranquilla-safe/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Don Bosco",
            "description": "Don Bosco is known as an epicenter for drug trafficking and organized crime, contributing to its high crime rates.",
            "source": "https://medellinguru.com/is-barranquilla-safe/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Soledad",
            "description": "Soledad, while technically a separate municipality, is often considered part of the Barranquilla metropolitan area and is known for its higher crime rates.",
            "source": "https://robincolombia.com/blog/where-are-the-safe-neighborhoods-in-barranquilla-colombia"
        },
        {
            "name": "Centro",
            "description": "The central area of Barranquilla has been reported to have higher instances of theft and other crimes, particularly in crowded places.",
            "source": "https://www.numbeo.com/crime/in/Barranquilla"
        }
    ],
    "data_sources": [
        {
            "name": "Fiscalía General de la Nación",
            "url": "https://www.fiscalia.gov.co/colombia/en/2025/02/04/the-office-of-the-attorney-general-charged-digno-palomino-with-17-homicides-allegedly-committed-by-his-criminal-organization-in-atlantico/",
            "type": "national statistics agency"
        },
        {
            "name": "Fiscalía General de la Nación",
            "url": "https://www.fiscalia.gov.co/colombia/en/2023/10/11/alleged-member-of-los-costenos-who-participated-in-a-double-homicide-in-barranquilla-was-sent-to-prison/",
            "type": "national statistics agency"
        },
        {
            "name": "Fiscalía General de la Nación",
            "url": "https://www.fiscalia.gov.co/colombia/en/2024/01/17/the-alleged-perpetrator-of-a-homicide-in-barranquilla-was-deprived-of-liberty/",
            "type": "national statistics agency"
        },
        {
            "name": "Colombia Reports",
            "url": "https://colombiareports.com/mafia-wars-are-soaring-violence-in-colombias-caribbean-port-cities/",
            "type": "news media"
        },
        {
            "name": "InSight Crime",
            "url": "https://insightcrime.org/news/decreased-cocaine-flows-lead-to-increased-extortion-in-northern-colombia/",
            "type": "news media"
        },
        {
            "name": "Numbeo",
            "url": "https://www.numbeo.com/crime/in/Barranquilla",
            "type": "news media"
        },
        {
            "name": "Wikipedia",
            "url": "https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barranquilla",
            "type": "news media"
        },
        {
            "name": "MacroTrends",
            "url": "https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/COL/colombia/crime-rate-statistics",
            "type": "news media"
        },
        {
            "name": "Organized Crime Index",
            "url": "https://ocindex.net/country/colombia",
            "type": "news media"
        },
        {
            "name": "Colombia Corners",
            "url": "https://colombiacorners.com/homicides-in-colombia-2024-update/",
            "type": "news media"
        }
    ],
    "news_categories": {
        "physical": [
            {
                "title": "Homicides in Barranquilla increased by 30% in early 2024",
                "source": "Colombia Reports",
                "url": "https://colombiareports.com/mafia-wars-are-soaring-violence-in-colombias-caribbean-port-cities/",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2024-04-30"
            },
            {
                "title": "People allegedly responsible for homicides committed in Barranquilla were prosecuted in Atlántico",
                "source": "Fiscalía General de la Nación",
                "url": "https://www.fiscalia.gov.co/colombia/en/2024/11/14/people-allegedly-responsible-for-homicides-committed-in-barranquilla-were-prosecuted-in-atlantico/",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2024-11-14"
            },
            {
                "title": "Masacre de Barranquilla de 2023",
                "source": "Wikipedia",
                "url": "https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masacre_de_Barranquilla_de_2023",
                "language": "es",
                "date": "2023-03-19"
            }
        ],
        "theft": [
            {
                "title": "Report reduction of thefts in Barranquilla and its metropolitan area: strengthening strategies",
                "source": "El Tiempo",
                "url": "https://ground.news/article/crime-reduction-reported-in-five-municipalities-in-cordoba",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-01-30"
            },
            {
                "title": "The Office of the Attorney General dismantled the criminal gang 'Los del Gordo' involved in the theft of luxury watches and merchandise of department stores",
                "source": "Fiscalía General de la Nación",
                "url": "https://www.fiscalia.gov.co/colombia/en/2021/03/23/the-office-of-the-attorney-general-dismantled-the-criminal-gang-los-del-gordo-involved-in-the-theft-of-luxury-watches-and-merchandise-of-department-stores/",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2021-03-23"
            },
            {
                "title": "Barranquilla – Atlántico - Unidad de Análisis Político y Seguridad",
                "source": "Unidad de Análisis Político y Seguridad",
                "url": "https://www.3securitycol.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ASU-Barranquilla-02-2024-BASE-EN.pdf",
                "language": "es",
                "date": "2024-12-01"
            }
        ],
        "health": [
            {
                "title": "Un edificio se desploma en Barranquilla y deja una mujer muerta y cuatro menores heridos",
                "source": "El País",
                "url": "https://elpais.com/america-colombia/2024-11-28/un-edificio-se-desploma-en-barranquilla-y-deja-al-menos-cinco-personas-heridas.html",
                "language": "es",
                "date": "2024-11-28"
            },
            {
                "title": "Is Barranquilla in Colombia Safe?",
                "source": "Vigilios",
                "url": "https://www.vigilios.com/destinations/colombia/barranquilla",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2024-04-30"
            },
            {
                "title": "Barranquilla (dist.port.) - Tsunami - Think Hazard",
                "source": "Think Hazard",
                "url": "https://www.thinkhazard.org/en/report/13475-colombia-atlantico-barranquilla-dist-port/TS",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2024-04-30"
            }
        ],
        "women": [
            {
                "title": "Colombia: Abortion Rights Under Threat",
                "source": "Human Rights Watch",
                "url": "https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/07/03/colombia-abortion-rights-under-threat",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2023-07-03"
            },
            {
                "title": "6 Victories for Women's Rights in 2022",
                "source": "Time",
                "url": "https://time.com/6242916/womens-rights-abortion-iran-colombia-ukraine/",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2022-12-21"
            },
            {
                "title": "Halting Hostilities: The Colombian Constitutional Court's Stand Against Obstetric Violence in Abortion Services",
                "source": "Georgetown University",
                "url": "https://oneill.law.georgetown.edu/halting-hostilities-the-colombian-constitutional-courts-stand-against-obstetric-violence-in-abortion-services/",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2024-04-30"
            }
        ],
        "political": [
            {
                "title": "Colombia: Freedom in the World 2024 Country Report",
                "source": "Freedom House",
                "url": "https://freedomhouse.org/country/colombia/freedom-world/2024",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2024-04-30"
            },
            {
                "title": "Los ataques del Clan del Golfo a Supergiros reflejan la extorsión silenciosa que se ha tomado al Caribe colombiano",
                "source": "El País",
                "url": "https://elpais.com/america-colombia/2024-11-28/los-ataques-del-clan-del-golfo-a-supergiros-reflejan-la-extorsion-silenciosa-que-se-ha-tomado-al-caribe-colombiano.html",
                "language": "es",
                "date": "2024-11-28"
            },
            {
                "title": "Alejandro Char",
                "source": "Wikipedia",
                "url": "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alejandro_Char",
                "language": "fr",
                "date": "2024-04-30"
            }
        ],
        "lgbtq": [
            {
                "title": "Stress, Health, and Well-being of LGBT People in Colombia",
                "source": "Williams Institute",
                "url": "https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/LGBT-Colombia-English-May-2020.pdf",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2020-05-01"
            },
            {
                "title": "Colombia: LGBTQ+ Youth Faces Discrimination, Bullying, and Institutional Harassment",
                "source": "Aula Blog",
                "url": "https://aulablog.net/2022/10/11/colombia-lgbtq-youth-faces-discrimination-bullying-and-institutional-harassment/",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2022-10-11"
            },
            {
                "title": "Barranquilla Carnival, Gay Parade Steps Out Of Shadows",
                "source": "Worldcrunch",
                "url": "https://worldcrunch.com/culture-society/barranquilla-carnival-gay-parade-steps-out-of-shadows",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2023-11-13"
            }
        ],
        "news_articles": [
            {
                "title": "Violencia sacude a Barranquilla y el Atlántico: al menos 16 homicidios entre viernes y domingo",
                "date": "2025-03-31",
                "source": {
                    "name": "El Heraldo",
                    "url": "https://www.elheraldo.co/judicial/2025/03/31/violencia-sacude-a-barranquilla-y-el-atlantico-al-menos-16-homicidios-entre-viernes-y-domingo/"
                },
                "summary": "Durante el último fin de semana de marzo, se registraron al menos 16 homicidios en Barranquilla y municipios del Atlántico, incluyendo casos en Siete de Abril, Juan Mina, Santo Tomás, Sabanalarga y Sabanagrande. Las autoridades atribuyen estos crímenes a sicarios en motocicleta.",
                "keywords": [
                    "homicidios",
                    "sicariato",
                    "violencia",
                    "Atlántico"
                ],
                "places_mentioned": [
                    "Barranquilla",
                    "Siete de Abril",
                    "Juan Mina",
                    "Santo Tomás",
                    "Sabanalarga",
                    "Sabanagrande"
                ]
            },
            {
                "title": "Atroz: se registró presunto caso de violencia sexual y muerte de niña de año y medio en Villa Caracas",
                "date": "2025-04-25",
                "source": {
                    "name": "Al Día",
                    "url": "https://www.aldia.co/de-tu-barrio/atroz-se-registro-presunto-caso-de-violencia-sexual-y-muerte-de-nina-de-ano-y-medio-en"
                },
                "summary": "En la invasión Villa Caracas, se reportó la muerte de una niña de un año y medio, presuntamente víctima de violencia sexual. El principal sospechoso es su abuelastro, conocido como 'El Guajirito'.",
                "keywords": [
                    "violencia sexual",
                    "infanticidio",
                    "Villa Caracas",
                    "Barranquilla"
                ],
                "places_mentioned": [
                    "Villa Caracas",
                    "Barranquilla"
                ]
            },
            {
                "title": "Tres localidades concentran casos de homicidios en la ciudad",
                "date": "2025-02-03",
                "source": {
                    "name": "El Heraldo",
                    "url": "https://www.elheraldo.co/judicial/2025/02/03/barranquilla-en-alerta-la-violencia-azota-tres-localidades-al-comienzo-de-2025/"
                },
                "summary": "Las localidades Suroccidente, Metropolitana y Suroriente de Barranquilla registraron 41 homicidios en enero. Destacan casos en La Chinita, Rebolo y Las Gardenias, atribuidos a disputas entre bandas como 'los Costeños' y 'los Papalópez'.",
                "keywords": [
                    "homicidios",
                    "bandas criminales",
                    "Barranquilla",
                    "violencia"
                ],
                "places_mentioned": [
                    "Barranquilla",
                    "La Chinita",
                    "Rebolo",
                    "Las Gardenias"
                ]
            },
            {
                "title": "Feminicidio en el barrio Sinaí: en redes buscan con circulares al autor del crimen",
                "date": "2025-04-19",
                "source": {
                    "name": "Al Día",
                    "url": "https://www.aldia.co/de-tu-barrio/feminicidio-en-el-barrio-sinai-en-redes-buscan-con-circulares-al-autor-del-crimen"
                },
                "summary": "Clara Milena Álvarez Díaz fue asesinada por su esposo, Édgar Jair Aguilar Soto, en el barrio Sinaí. El agresor se dio a la fuga y es buscado por las autoridades.",
                "keywords": [
                    "feminicidio",
                    "violencia de género",
                    "Barranquilla",
                    "Sinaí"
                ],
                "places_mentioned": [
                    "Barranquilla",
                    "Sinaí"
                ]
            },
            {
                "title": "Autoridades identifican adolescentes asesinados a tiros en El Bosque",
                "date": "2025-04-25",
                "source": {
                    "name": "El Heraldo",
                    "url": "https://www.elheraldo.co/judicial/2025/04/25/autoridades-identifican-adolescentes-asesinados-a-tiros-en-el-bosque/"
                },
                "summary": "Dos adolescentes, Emanuel De Jesús Velasco Díaz y Samir David Cortes Altamar, fueron asesinados a tiros por sicarios en el barrio El Bosque, mientras se encontraban fuera de un billar.",
                "keywords": [
                    "homicidios",
                    "adolescentes",
                    "sicariato",
                    "El Bosque"
                ],
                "places_mentioned": [
                    "Barranquilla",
                    "El Bosque"
                ]
            },
            {
                "title": "Nuevo homicidio en La Sierrita: matan a balazos a 'Moro'",
                "date": "2025-04-21",
                "source": {
                    "name": "Al Día",
                    "url": "https://www.aldia.co/de-tu-barrio/nuevo-homicidio-en-la-sierrita-matan-balazos-moro-120915"
                },
                "summary": "Un hombre conocido como 'Moro' fue asesinado a balazos en el barrio La Sierrita. Las autoridades investigan si el crimen está relacionado con disputas entre bandas locales.",
                "keywords": [
                    "homicidio",
                    "La Sierrita",
                    "Barranquilla",
                    "violencia"
                ],
                "places_mentioned": [
                    "Barranquilla",
                    "La Sierrita"
                ]
            },
            {
                "title": "Al menos ocho asesinatos a bala en Barranquilla y su área metropolitana en últimas 48 horas",
                "date": "2025-03-11",
                "source": {
                    "name": "El Heraldo",
                    "url": "https://www.elheraldo.co/judicial/2025/03/11/al-menos-ocho-asesinatos-a-bala-en-barranquilla-y-su-area-metropolitana-en-ultimas-48-horas/"
                },
                "summary": "En un lapso de 48 horas, se registraron al menos ocho asesinatos a bala en Barranquilla y su área metropolitana, incluyendo casos en Soledad y otros sectores.",
                "keywords": [
                    "homicidios",
                    "sicariato",
                    "Barranquilla",
                    "Soledad"
                ],
                "places_mentioned": [
                    "Barranquilla",
                    "Soledad"
                ]
            },
            {
                "title": "Homicidios en municipios por fuera del área metropolitana de B/quilla aumentaron en un 128% en primer trimestre de 2025",
                "date": "2025-04-01",
                "source": {
                    "name": "El Heraldo",
                    "url": "https://www.elheraldo.co/judicial/2025/04/01/aumento-del-128-en-homicidios-fuera-de-barranquilla-en-primer-trimestre-de-2025/"
                },
                "summary": "Los homicidios en municipios fuera del área metropolitana de Barranquilla aumentaron un 128% en el primer trimestre de 2025, destacando casos en Santo Tomás, Juan de Acosta y Sabanalarga.",
                "keywords": [
                    "homicidios",
                    "Atlántico",
                    "violencia",
                    "municipios"
                ],
                "places_mentioned": [
                    "Santo Tomás",
                    "Juan de Acosta",
                    "Sabanalarga"
                ]
            }
        ]
    }
}