Peruvian Journalist and Candidate Shot Dead at Campaign Event Days After Warning of Death Threats
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Nine days before her execution, Susie Aponte Polo had reported receiving threats, naming the head of the Criminal Investigations Directorate.
Peruvian Journalist and Candidate Shot Dead at Campaign Event Days After Warning of Death Threats
Susy Aponte Polo, a journalist and Áncash gubernatorial candidate, was shot dead during a campaign event in Caraz after reporting death threats and alleged corruption.
The candidate for the government of Ancash, Susy Aponte Polo, is murdered in Peru, despite denouncing threats; there are 3 detainees.
Susy Aponte, 44, had an information portal, "China Polo Dominical", where he spread complaints about alleged irregularities and corruption in the police.
The candidate for the Regional Government of Ancash was shot to death during a campaign in Caraz; authorities have already arrested three suspects and seized a weapon. Entry Three arrested for the murder of candidate ‘China’ Polo in Peru: they investigate the alleged hit man, financier and accomplice was first published in La Noticia SV.
Lourdes Sacín ruled out what was established by the Prosecutor’s Office, who, following the crime of the journalist ‘La China Polo’, initiated investigations into feminicide.
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