Retalhuleu councilman José Arturo López Moreno survives armed attack

José Arturo López Moreno, the second councilman of Retalhuleu, survived an armed attack on Wednesday night, October 21. The incident occurred at kilometer 202 of route RN-9, on the road connecting Retalhuleu with Champerico.

According to reports from Volunteer Firefighters and the National Civil Police (PNC), two unidentified individuals on a black motorcycle intercepted López Moreno’s vehicle near the village of La Tortuga. The attackers opened fire repeatedly as the vehicle slowed down at a speed bump, striking the front and right side of the car.

López Moreno sustained gunshot wounds to his arms but was reported to be in stable condition. Following the attack, the councilman drove himself to a medical center for treatment. An 18-year-old passenger traveling with him was unharmed. Authorities have not yet determined the motive or the identity of the assailants.