At least 118 femicides have been committed in Colombia in 2026

Between January 1 and September 30, at least 118 femicides were committed in Colombia, according to a report released on Sunday by the nation's Ombudsman's Office (Defensoría del Pueblo). The data highlights the ongoing crisis of gender-based violence in the country.

In addition to the homicide figures, the Ombudsman's Office warned that the regions of the Amazon and Orinoquía concentrate the highest rates of sexual offenses in the nation. The findings underscore significant regional vulnerabilities regarding sexual and gender-based violence.