ONU pide esclarecer muerte de Donovan Balanta tras procedimiento policial: “La seguridad de una persona detenida recae en el Estado”

Donovan Balanta Paz, a 34-year-old man, died following a police procedure in the south of Bogotá. The incident has prompted an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death while in custody.

The United Nations has formally requested a clarification of the events, emphasizing that the state holds full responsibility for the safety and well-being of individuals in its custody. The case has drawn significant attention from the victim’s family and afro-descendant advocacy groups, who are demanding transparency and accountability regarding the police intervention.