<p>At least 59 people were injured in clashes between football fans during Colombia's cup final in the city of Medellin on Wednesday night, authorities said. The unrest broke out at the end of the match which saw Atletico Nacional beat fellow Medellin side, Deportivo Independiente Medellin 1-0. Images of the rioting shared on social media showed dozens of supporters from both sides invading the pitch in Atanasio Girardot stadium, hurling projectiles. Riot police were deployed to restore order.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Medellin's security secretary Manuel Villa said 52 fans were treated for injuries. The police said seven officers were also hurt. No arrests were reported.&nbsp;</p><h2>Watch the video</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇨🇴 After Atlético Nacional’s Colombian Cup final win against city rivals Deportivo Independiente Medellín, fans of DIM took exception to A/N’s parading of the trophy which led to a pitched battle on the turf at Estadio Atansio Girardot 😳<a href="https://t.co/vfkYcurPUT">pic.twitter.com/vfkYcurPUT</a></p>&mdash; 📚 Dame Bola (&amp; Tears at La Bombonera) (@BomboneraTears) <a href="https://twitter.com/BomboneraTears/status/2001556887091974355?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Villa said the authorities were reviewing CCTV images of the disturbances to try identify the perpetrators.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The violence marred celebrations among the 43,000-strong crowd gathered in the stadium.</p><p>The ceremony to award Atletico Nacional the Copa Colombia trophy and the players their medals was cancelled due to the unrest.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-was-mario-pineida-ecuadorean-footballer-shot-dead-in-gang-violence-1766044640383"><strong>Who was Mario Pineida, Ecuadorean footballer shot dead in gang violence?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In Colombia, visiting fans are usually prohibited from attending matches between major teams to prevent incidents.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But Medellin city hall had decided to allowed fans of Atletico Nacional -- the visitors in Wednesday's game -- to attend the match, to promote peace in football.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashamed-of-representing-pakistan-this-kabaddi-player-decides-to-represent-india-instead-details-inside-1766061868243"><strong>Ashamed of representing Pakistan? THIS kabaddi player decides to represent India</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mayor Federico Gutierrez called those involved in the violence "criminals" and "misfits."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Violence in Colombian football has left at least 150 fans dead since 2008, according to independent investigations. There are no official figures on the issue.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i><strong>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for&nbsp;WION&nbsp;audience.</strong></i></p>

Violence in Colombian football has left at least 150 fans dead since 2008, according to independent investigations. There are no official figures on the issue.

At least 59 people were injured in clashes between football fans during Colombia's cup final in the city of Medellin on Wednesday night, authorities said. The unrest broke out at the end of the match which saw Atletico Nacional beat fellow Medellin side, Deportivo Independiente Medellin 1-0. Images of the rioting shared on social media showed dozens of supporters from both sides invading the pitch in Atanasio Girardot stadium, hurling projectiles. Riot police were deployed to restore order. Medellin's security secretary Manuel Villa said 52 fans were treated for injuries. The police said seven officers were also hurt. No arrests were reported. Watch the video

<p>Violence in Colombian football has left at least 150 fans dead since 2008, according to independent investigations. There are no official figures on the issue.</p>

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<p>Federico Gutierrez, Mayor of Medellín, a city located in the Andes mountains in Colombia,&nbsp;has taken a decisive action and&nbsp;has imposed a six-month ban on prostitution in two neighbourhoods.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as Provenza and El Poblado localities which are very popular with tourists have witnessed a rising trend&nbsp;in disturbing incidents, the latest involving an American man found with two minor girls in a Medellin hotel room.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident has triggered the ban. The incident at the Medellin has sent shockwaves through the community when an American tourist was spotted with two local girls aged 12 and 13.</p>

<p>The tragic event led to the American man being detained for 12 hours. However, he eventually left the country and escaped to Florida. Notably, the investigation in the case is still ongoing as Mayor Gutierrez while expressing his concern also asked the Colombian authorities to expedite the investigation into the case.</p>

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<p>Mayor Gutierrez pointed out at the need of the ban to combat the sexual exploitation of children in these areas which are known for sex workers. ''We have to recover the control of this area. It is also very important for us to protect the community,"&nbsp;Gutierrez said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He said, "It is sad to see how many people believe they can come to Medellín and do whatever they want."</p>

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<h2><strong>Sex work is legal in Colombia </strong></h2>

<p>In Colombia, sex work involving consenting adults is legal. However, Colombian laws empower local governments to temporarily prohibit this activity in certain parts of the city if it is considered a threat to public order.</p>

<p>The ban comes at a time when there is a rising concern about the dangers associated with tourists meeting sex workers through dating apps.</p>

<p>US Embassy in Bogota, State Department in an earlier press release said, it has been informed of eight concerning deaths of private US citizens in Medellin between November 1 and December 31, 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These deaths seem to be related to either involuntary drug overdose&nbsp;or suspected homicides, as per the release. Several of the deaths suggested possible scenarios of involvement of the use of online dating applications.</p>

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Federico Gutierrez, Mayor of Medellín, a city located in the Andes mountains in Colombia, has taken a decisive action and has imposed a six-month ban on prostitution in two neighbourhoods.

Federico Gutierrez, Mayor of Medellín, a city located in the Andes mountains in Colombia, has taken a decisive action and has imposed a six-month ban on prostitution in two neighbourhoods. This comes as Provenza and El Poblado localities which are very popular with tourists have witnessed a rising trend in disturbing incidents, the latest involving an American man found with two minor girls in a Medellin hotel room. The incident has triggered the ban. The incident at the Medellin has sent shockwaves through the community when an American tourist was spotted with two local girls aged 12 and 13. The tragic event led to the American man being detained for 12 hours. However, he eventually left the country and escaped to Florida. Notably, the investigation in the case is still ongoing as Mayor Gutierrez while expressing his concern also asked the Colombian authorities to expedite the investigation into the case. Also Read | Trump launches fresh tirade against illegal migrants, calls them 'animals' and 'not humans' Mayor Gutierrez pointed out at the need of the ban to combat the sexual exploitation of children in these areas which are known for sex workers. ''We have to recover the control of this area. It is also very important for us to protect the community," Gutierrez said. Also Read | Russians rush to join army seeking to avenge Moscow concert hall attack He said, "It is sad to see how many people believe they can come to Medellín and do whatever they want." Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Russia attacks educational facility in Ukraine × Sex work is legal in Colombia In Colombia, sex work involving consenting adults is legal. However, Colombian laws empower local governments to temporarily prohibit this activity in certain parts of the city if it is considered a threat to public order. The ban comes at a time when there is a rising concern about the dangers associated with tourists meeting sex workers through dating apps. US Embassy in Bogota, State Department in an earlier press release said, it has been informed of eight concerning deaths of private US citizens in Medellin between November 1 and December 31, 2023. These deaths seem to be related to either involuntary drug overdose or suspected homicides, as per the release. Several of the deaths suggested possible scenarios of involvement of the use of online dating applications. (With inputs from agencies)

Medellin Mayor Federico Gutierrez imposes 6-month prostitution ban after tourist spotted with minors

<p>A small plane crashed into a residential area of Colombia's second-largest city Medellin on Monday (November 21), airport authorities and the mayor confirmed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Medellin's Mayor, Daniel Quintero, said that all on board were killed in the tragic accident. He wrote: "There has been a plane accident in the Belen Rosales sector. The full capacity of government has been activated to assist the victims."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Preliminary information revealed that the plane took off from Olaya Herrera airport in the morning. It reported an engine failure before crashing into a house. Reports mentioned that thick plumes of black smoke were seen in the air after the crash.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The emergency services in the city were rushed to the scene. Their page on Twitter stated that the aircraft had eight people on board and it hit at least one house in the Belen Rosales area. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The airport authorities also revealed that the eight people in the plane included six passengers and two crew members. So far, there are no reports of anyone had been injured or killed in the house.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Providing more information, he further said the plane was a twin-engine Piper heading from Medellin to the municipality of Pizarro in the neighbouring department of Choco. The plane "signalled engine failure on takeoff and did not manage to return to the Olaya Herrera airport."&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to images shared by the emergency services, the plane crash-landed into a house, destroying its upper floors. In the videos shared on social media sites, the firefighters were seen working to douse flames.&nbsp;</p>

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A small plane crashed into a residential area of Colombia's second-largest city Medellin on Monday (November 21), airport authorities and the mayor confirmed. Medellin's Mayor, Daniel Quintero, said that all on board were killed in the tragic accident.

A small plane crashed into a residential area of Colombia's second-largest city Medellin on Monday (November 21), airport authorities and the mayor confirmed. Medellin's Mayor, Daniel Quintero, said that all on board were killed in the tragic accident. He wrote: "There has been a plane accident in the Belen Rosales sector. The full capacity of government has been activated to assist the victims." Preliminary information revealed that the plane took off from Olaya Herrera airport in the morning. It reported an engine failure before crashing into a house. Reports mentioned that thick plumes of black smoke were seen in the air after the crash. The emergency services in the city were rushed to the scene. Their page on Twitter stated that the aircraft had eight people on board and it hit at least one house in the Belen Rosales area. The airport authorities also revealed that the eight people in the plane included six passengers and two crew members. So far, there are no reports of anyone had been injured or killed in the house. 🚨 Se accidentó aeronave PA31 operada por SanGermán en la que viajaban 6 pasajeros y 2 tripulantes. La última hora en aire reportada fue a las 10:14 a.m. Con destino Pizarro en El Chocó. 👇🧵 pic.twitter.com/1xXyVELPDY — DAGRD - Medellín (@DAGRDMedellin) November 21, 2022 × Se ha presentado el accidente de una avioneta en el sector de Belen Rosales. Todas las capacidades de la administración se han activado para socorrer a las Victimas. pic.twitter.com/Vj5qaJBc8T — Daniel Quintero Calle (@QuinteroCalle) November 21, 2022 × Todos los equipos del @DAGRDMedellin y Bomberos están en Belén Rosales atendiendo la emergencia. Este es el balance de lo sucedido en este lamentable hecho. pic.twitter.com/dNqs1PjO89 — Daniel Quintero Calle (@QuinteroCalle) November 21, 2022 × Lamentamos el fallecimiento de los tripulantes del vuelo HK5121 de San German. Piloto: Julián Aladino Copiloto: Sergio Guevara Delgado Pasajeros: Jorge Cantillo Martínez Dubán Ovalle Quintero Anthony Mosquera Blanquiceth Pedro Pablo Serna Melissa Pérez Cuadros Nicolás Jiménez — Aeropuerto Olaya Herrera (@AeropuertoEPAOH) November 21, 2022 × Providing more information, he further said the plane was a twin-engine Piper heading from Medellin to the municipality of Pizarro in the neighbouring department of Choco. The plane "signalled engine failure on takeoff and did not manage to return to the Olaya Herrera airport." According to images shared by the emergency services, the plane crash-landed into a house, destroying its upper floors. In the videos shared on social media sites, the firefighters were seen working to douse flames. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Colombia's flower-growing fame came into full bloom on Sunday (November 08) as scores of florists put on a spectacular and colourful flower festival near the city of Medellin.

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<p>At least six people were dead and 31 missing after a tourist boat sank in a reservoir in northwestern Colombia on Sunday, the country&#39;s president said.</p>

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<p>Authorities did not yet say what caused the four-deck Almirante to go down&nbsp;in the El Penol reservoir in the tourist town of Guatape, where Colombian and foreign tourists take leisure cruises.</p>

<p>There are &quot;six people deceased so far and 31 reported missing,&quot; Santos told reporters in Guatape, after the regional government earlier gave a death toll of at least nine.</p>

<p>An official in the National Risk Management Unit, Carlos Ivan Marquez, confirmed the toll of six separately to AFP. He said they were &quot;all Colombians, and no minors.&quot;</p>

<p>Regional authorities said the boat was carrying 170 people, most of whom were rescued by other boats or escaped by themselves.</p>

<p>&quot;It sank extremely quickly. It all happened in a few minutes,&quot; said a fire service captain involved in the rescue effort, Luis Bernardo Morales.</p>

<p>One helicopter from the air force and two from the army went to help in rescue operations, the military said.</p>

<p>The reservoir is 68 kilometres (40 miles) from the city of Medellin and is one of Antioquia department&#39;s main tourist draws.</p>

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<p><strong>&#39;Crowded&#39; decks&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>One woman who survived, Laura Baquero, said on television that the two lower decks were &quot;too crowded&quot; and the passengers were not wearing lifejackets.</p>

<p>&quot;We started to feel like the boat was going to capsize,&quot; she said, and added that&nbsp;there were &quot;lots of children&quot; on board.</p>

<p>Santos said he had been told &quot;the boat had a capacity greater than the number of people on board, so that it was not due to overloading&quot; that it sank. He said naval experts had come to investigate the cause and divers would continue searching for people all night.</p>

<p>The Antioquia regional government said on Twitter that 24 people caught in the wreck were being treated in hospital.</p>

<p>Video circulating on social media showed the ship going down and dozens of other vessels approaching it to try to rescue people.</p>

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<p>&quot;What we have seen in the videos is that the boat was very close to the port... and we do not know whether it was a mechanical failure, an overloading or something to do with the currents that caused it to sink,&quot; said Morales, the fire captain.</p>

<p>He said rescuers were having difficulty reaching the reservoir by road due to heavy traffic on the major Medellin-Bogota highway.</p>

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<p><strong>Holiday weekend</strong></p>

<p>Guatape fills with tourists on long weekends like this one, since Monday is a holiday in Colombia. Visitors come for one- or two-hour cruises on the reservoir and to fish and jet-ski. The national fire service said it was dispatching firefighters from six towns to help.</p>

<p>Medellin&#39;s mayor Federico Gutierrez said he was sending a team led by a firefighting crew captain and five scuba divers.</p>

<p>&quot;The area is a bit difficult to reach and various rescue and emergency teams have started joining in,&quot; he said on Blu Radio.</p>

<p>Guatape town hall declared three days of mourning.</p>


The boat sank in the Reservoir of Penol near Medellin

At least six people were dead and 31 missing after a tourist boat sank in a reservoir in northwestern Colombia on Sunday, the country's president said. Colombian authorities conducted search and rescue operations in the Guatape reservoir near Medellin after the vessel, reportedly over capacity, started to rock back and forth and started to sink (Reuters) × Authorities did not yet say what caused the four-deck Almirante to go down in the El Penol reservoir in the tourist town of Guatape, where Colombian and foreign tourists take leisure cruises. There are "six people deceased so far and 31 reported missing," Santos told reporters in Guatape, after the regional government earlier gave a death toll of at least nine. An official in the National Risk Management Unit, Carlos Ivan Marquez, confirmed the toll of six separately to AFP. He said they were "all Colombians, and no minors." Regional authorities said the boat was carrying 170 people, most of whom were rescued by other boats or escaped by themselves. "It sank extremely quickly. It all happened in a few minutes," said a fire service captain involved in the rescue effort, Luis Bernardo Morales. One helicopter from the air force and two from the army went to help in rescue operations, the military said. The reservoir is 68 kilometres (40 miles) from the city of Medellin and is one of Antioquia department's main tourist draws. 'Crowded' decks One woman who survived, Laura Baquero, said on television that the two lower decks were "too crowded" and the passengers were not wearing lifejackets. "We started to feel like the boat was going to capsize," she said, and added that there were "lots of children" on board. Santos said he had been told "the boat had a capacity greater than the number of people on board, so that it was not due to overloading" that it sank. He said naval experts had come to investigate the cause and divers would continue searching for people all night. The Antioquia regional government said on Twitter that 24 people caught in the wreck were being treated in hospital. Video circulating on social media showed the ship going down and dozens of other vessels approaching it to try to rescue people. Boat sunk in Penol reservoir, #Columbia. No clash with other vessel. https://t.co/sQgvb9tJtk pic.twitter.com/8RYWjydysW — NieuwsBlog (@nieuwsblog) June 25, 2017 × "What we have seen in the videos is that the boat was very close to the port... and we do not know whether it was a mechanical failure, an overloading or something to do with the currents that caused it to sink," said Morales, the fire captain. He said rescuers were having difficulty reaching the reservoir by road due to heavy traffic on the major Medellin-Bogota highway. Holiday weekend Guatape fills with tourists on long weekends like this one, since Monday is a holiday in Colombia. Visitors come for one- or two-hour cruises on the reservoir and to fish and jet-ski. The national fire service said it was dispatching firefighters from six towns to help. Medellin's mayor Federico Gutierrez said he was sending a team led by a firefighting crew captain and five scuba divers. "The area is a bit difficult to reach and various rescue and emergency teams have started joining in," he said on Blu Radio. Guatape town hall declared three days of mourning.

Updated toll: Six dead, 31 missing after tourist boat sinks in Colombia

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