Colombia

http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=44953 (English)
The rate of murders of LGBT persons in Colombia is much higher than that of Brazil, due to conflict between armed groups.
The two largest cities, Bogota and Medellin, are fairly safe. The transgender population of Bogota varies from 1,500 to 3,000, depending on time of year.
The third largest city, Cali, is known as a death zone for transgenders. Out of 21 LGBT murders in 2006-2007, 16 were transgender.

http://www.elpais.com.co/paisonline/notas/Septiembre022007/jud01.html (Spanish)
“Fundacion Santamaria” reported 12 murders of transsexual people in Colombia during 8 months in 2006-2007. Newspaper “El Pais” investigated. One person survived the attack and recovered. The newspaper was able to find and gave details for 8 murders.

http://www.omct.org/index.php?id=&lang=es&articleSet=Appeal&articleId=7807 (Spanish)
23 Mar 2008, Darlyn Acevido Ramirez, 19, attacked by several men and stabbed to death, Cali, Colombia.
8 May 2008, Tahili, murdered by a shot to the forehead, near Chipchape shopping centre, Cali, Colombia.
8 May 2008, (same night as Tahili), Veronica, murdered by 17 stab wounds, central Cali, Colombia.

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