8-Year-Old Rescued from Neglect and Possible Abuse in Cali

8-Year-Old Rescued from Neglect and Possible Abuse in Cali A harrowing incident unfolded in Cali, Colombia, on June 1st, 2025, when police rescued an 8-year-old boy from a state of severe neglect and possible abuse in the El Rodeo neighborhood. The community alerted authorities to the situation, leading to the child's discovery alone and locked in a room without food. Subcomandante Germán Manrique of the Santiago de Cali Metropolitan Police stated, "On last Monday, we received a call to the emergency line 123, where the community reported a possible case of mistreatment and abandonment of a minor." The boy was found with visible signs of physical abuse, and alcohol bottles were present in the room. He is now under the care of the ICBF, while the investigation into those responsible continues. This case highlights the critical need for community vigilance and swift action in protecting vulnerable children.