Criminal arrests reported in Colombia and Panama

In San Andrés Isla, Colombia, a judge has ordered the detention of 23-year-old Isaac David Mora Pérez, known as ‘El Peludo,’ in the Nueva Esperanza prison. He is accused of committing a homicide on July 8 in the San Luis neighborhood, where he allegedly shot a 26-year-old homeowner multiple times. The victim died while receiving medical treatment. Investigators believe the attack stemmed from previous disputes between the two men. Mora Pérez was captured on August 19 at Rocky Cay beaches and has denied charges of homicide and illegal possession of firearms.

In Panama, authorities arrested a woman at Tocumen International Airport for her alleged involvement in the embezzlement of funds from the National Council for Sustainable Development (CONADES). The investigation, titled ‘Operación Cimiento Cero,’ concerns irregularities in a social interest project involving 892 sanitary units intended for the Macaracas community. The alleged embezzlement resulted in a financial loss of approximately B/. 612,029.07. The suspect will face a guarantee tribunal to determine further legal proceedings.