In a recent real-world event (February 2025), a criminal figure known as was captured in Tibú, Colombia.
The "video del pantera con el machete killed with bullets" has also sparked interest in the psychology behind the creation and sharing of such content. Researchers have suggested that individuals who create and share violent content may be motivated by a range of factors, including a desire for attention, a need for control, or a fascination with violence.
Social media platforms have a responsibility to ensure that their users are not exposed to graphic or disturbing content without proper warning or context. Many platforms, including YouTube and Facebook, have implemented policies to remove or restrict access to violent content.
Officers on the scene initially attempt to de-escalate or submerge him without lethal force. However, "El Pantera" charges at the officers with the machete.
However, the machete serves a different purpose. It is a tool of terror. By using a blade, the perpetrators are signaling that the victim is not worthy of the "mercy" of a bullet. It is a tactic intended to instill a deeper fear in rival factions and the general public. It suggests a regression to savagery, a statement that the rules of engagement have been suspended. The fascination with this specific video stems from this breach of the unspoken "rules" of war—that death should be swift. The machete denies the victim that