Bogotá September homicides hit 24-year low at 73, below 80 for first time

Bogotá recorded 73 homicides in September, the lowest monthly figure in 24 years and the first time below 80, according to the city's security secretary. The decline continues a recent downward trend in violent crime, though the underlying drivers and sustainability remain uncertain. This marks a notable public-safety improvement in a major Latin American capital.