Three women killed with a machete in their home in La Macarena, Colombia

Three women of the same family were found dead with multiple knife wounds in their home in La Macarena, in southern Meta department. Authorities suspect the ex-partner of one of the victims carried out the attack with a machete, and say the motive appears related to gender-based violence.

• La Macarena, Colombia
• Apr 16, 2026
• Severity 5 of 5 — Fatal or mass violence