A 12-year-old girl died in Barranquilla after she was electrocuted while touching a utility pole. She was searching for her cat when the incident occurred in a residential complex. Neighbors had previously warned about the deteriorated condition of poles and other common areas. They also said the necessary maintenance had not been carried out. The case centers on whether visible electrical hazards were left unaddressed in the complex. The report did not say how long the pole had been in that state or whether the city had inspected it. The death has placed the safety of shared infrastructure in the complex under fresh scrutiny.