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Julissa Villanueva skips appearance before Honduran prosecutors in Angie Peña case
The Honduran Public Prosecutor's Office (Ministerio Público) announced that former Vice Minister of Security Julissa Villanueva was formally summoned by the Special Prosecutor's Office against Organized Crime (FESCCO) to testify on 27 July 2024 at 8:00 a.m. regarding the disappearance of Angie Samantha Peña, who vanished on 1 January 2022 in Roatán, Honduras. Villanueva did not attend the scheduled hearing.
The Prosecutor's Office reiterated that the Technical Criminal Investigation Agency (ATIC) has never been in charge of the case; a judge’s presence at ATIC facilities was solely due to a habeas‑corpus request filed by the victim’s father. Several individuals remain detained while investigations continue, and the authorities have kept the victim’s family informed of all developments. The MP stated it will request Villanueva to present any evidence that supports her public statements.
The episode highlights ongoing efforts by Honduran authorities to resolve the missing‑person investigation and to clarify the roles of various agencies involved.
Entities
Angie Samantha Peña · Fiscalía Especial Contra el Crimen Organizado (FESCCO) · Julissa Villanueva · Ministerio Público de Honduras · Technical Criminal Investigation Agency (ATIC)
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A judge was present at ATIC facilities due to a habeas corpus request filed by the victim’s father. abriendobrecha.tv
- [● 2 SOURCES] The MP will summon Villanueva again to present evidence supporting her statements. abriendobrecha.tv · www.hondudiario.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Julissa Villanueva was formally summoned by FESCCO to appear on 27 July 2024 at 8:00 a.m. abriendobrecha.tv · www.hondudiario.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Several individuals remain detained while the investigation proceeds. abriendobrecha.tv · www.hondudiario.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Technical Criminal Investigation Agency (ATIC) was never in charge of the case. abriendobrecha.tv · www.hondudiario.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Prosecutor’s Office has communicated with the victim’s family about investigation progress. abriendobrecha.tv
- [● 3 SOURCES] The investigation concerns the disappearance of Angie Samantha Peña, who vanished on 1 January 2022 in Roatán, Honduras. abriendobrecha.tv · www.hondudiario.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Julissa Villanueva did not appear at the scheduled hearing. abriendobrecha.tv · www.hondudiario.com