Afro-Colombian police officer subdued at Quibdó station after reprimand over appearance

At the Quibdó police station in Chocó, a superior reprimanded a female Afro-Colombian patrol officer over her personal appearance and phone use during a routine inspection; the dispute escalated into a struggle and other officers subdued and handcuffed her. The case was described as an act of racism and discrimination against Afro-descendant women.

• Quibdó, Colombia
• Mar 4, 2026
• Severity 4 of 5 — Physical assault causing injury