Crimes

The body of Javier Andrés Otálvaro Medina, a 33-year-old man held in Neiva's Temporary Detention Center, was taken to the National Institute of Legal Medicine to establish the causes of his death. Otálvaro Medina suffered health complications while in custody and died in a local clinic despite medical efforts. Authorities are examining the circumstances of his death, preliminarily reported as a cardiorespiratory arrest.

January 01, 2026 Reported by AI

The National Police in Huila presented a positive security balance for December and year-end festivities, with a significant reduction in homicides and other crimes. This achievement is attributed to preventive work and citizen collaboration, saving several lives in the department.