Police Capture Suspect in 7‑Year‑Old Abuse Case in Puerto Caldas, Colombia

A seven‑year‑old girl in Puerto Caldas, a border community of Cartago, told her mother that a neighbor had sexually assaulted her. The mother promptly alerted local police, who located and arrested the alleged perpetrator, 74‑year‑old Agobardo Montoya, within minutes. Montoya was transferred to the Fiscalía General de la Nación for further judicial processing. The victim received medical attention and ongoing psychological support, while community leaders expressed outrage and praised the swift response. Authorities stressed the importance of early reporting and reinforced efforts to protect children in vulnerable border areas.