Cali saw a 42% reduction in homicides during the Love and Friendship weekend: this is the authorities' assessment.

Authorities in Cali, Colombia, reported a 42% reduction in homicides during the 'Amor y Amistad' weekend celebration. According to the Metropolitan Police of Santiago de Cali, the city recorded seven violent deaths between Friday, September 18, and Sunday, September 20.

Simultaneously, in the Dominican Republic, public order authorities omitted their traditional Monday press briefing following the Citizen Security Plan meeting for the third consecutive week. Officials avoided the press amid public scrutiny regarding ongoing robberies, shootouts, and other criminal incidents.