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South American authorities respond to surge in violent crimes and sexual assaults
Multiple criminal investigations and judicial proceedings are underway across South America. In Colombia, authorities are investigating the murder of 13-year-old Agustín Álzate Marín in El Carmen de Viboral. The Governor of Antioquia has offered a reward of up to $200 million for information leading to the identification of those responsible for the shooting.
In Argentina, several high-profile cases have emerged. In Rosario, an exonerated police officer, Eliel Gerónimo Schiffo, faces accusations of the sexual assault and murder of a 26-year-old woman. In Neuquén, families are protesting the return to school of a student accused of sexual violence and extortion. Other reports include a fatal stabbing in Comodoro Rivadavia, a police officer facing charges for a fatal accident involving a child in Lomas de Zamora, and various arrests for theft and vandalism.
In Uruguay, a 48-year-old man was sentenced to three years in prison for repeated sexual abuse in Chuy, and a 39-year-old man received eight months for attempted robbery in Piriápolis. In Chile, a man was detained in Castro for the attempted femicide of his former partner.
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Agustín Álzate Marín · Andrés Julián Rendón · Chaco · Eliel Gerónimo Schiffo · Fiscalía Penal N.º 6 · Hugo Jiménez Cuervo · Resistencia · Rosario · Río Gallegos · Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz Police
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 42-year-old suspect previously served a 10-year prison sentence for corruption of minors and possession of child sexual abuse material. diarioelcentinela.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspect allegedly used social media to contact and groom the victim. diarioelcentinela.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 42-year-old man was arrested in Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, for alleged sexual abuse of a 17-year-old. diarioelcentinela.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] During a search of the suspect's residence, police found a white van that the man had initially denied owning.