Three students were stabbed by hooded assailants on the campus of the National University in Bogotá [1].
The attack targeted a student representative, highlighting a potential escalation of political or social violence within one of Colombia's most prominent academic institutions.
The violence occurred on the night of Wednesday, July 29 [2]. The victims were attacked with knives inside the university grounds [1]. Among the wounded was Kevin Arrigi, a student representative [4]. One of the victims remains in grave condition [3].
Reports indicate that the assailants may be members of the university community [5]. The exact motivation for the attack is under investigation. One report noted that a leather jacket worn by a victim likely saved his life [6].
Arrigi said, "a quien piensa diferente lo tildan de facho" [7].
A spokesperson for the National University said, "La Universidad Nacional rechazó los hechos de violencia ocurridos en la Ciudad Universitaria, activó protocolos de atención" [8].
Authorities are continuing to investigate the identity of the hooded attackers. While some sources suggest the perpetrators are students or staff, other reports indicate that investigators have not yet specified the identity of the aggressors [5].
“Three students were stabbed by hooded assailants on the campus of the National University in Bogotá.”
This incident underscores a volatile climate within Colombian higher education, where ideological differences can manifest as physical violence. The targeting of a student representative suggests an attempt to silence specific political voices on campus, while the ability of hooded assailants to operate within the university grounds points to significant security gaps in the Bogotá campus.
