# Assassination of Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/assassination-of-juan-francisco-solrzano-foppa > Updated: 2026-10-25T13:06:13.000Z. Sources: 84. Developments: 5. On October 17, 2026, prominent Guatemalan anti-corruption lawyer and former head of the Tax Administration (SAT), Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa, was assassinated during an armed attack at the Campo Marte sports complex in Guatemala City. The shooting, which occurred while Solórzano Foppa was playing soccer, also killed Gustavo Adolfo Aguilar Gamarro and injured at least five others. Forensic reports indicated Solórzano Foppa died from gunshot wounds to the skull, while Aguilar Gamarro died from a wound to the thorax. Solórzano Foppa, 43, was known for public denunciations regarding alleged corruption and links between political figures and criminal gangs such as Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha. Despite being under police protection at the time of the attack, he was shot multiple times in front of one of his sons. Following the arrest of brothers Rigoberto Choc Toz and Daniel Zaqueo Choc Toz, a judge ordered their release on October 18, citing a lack of sufficient evidence. In response, Minister of the Interior Marco Villeda announced the temporary suspension of the National Civil Police agents involved. On October 22, National Civil Police (PNC) Director David Boteo announced that authorities expect to make the first arrests within 15 days. Boteo addressed controversies regarding police operations, stating that agents follow specific protocols and that no orders were given to act outside the law. Meanwhile, the Human Rights Ombudsman's Office (PDH) has opened two investigations: one targeting the Ministry of the Interior and the PNC regarding the detention of the Choc Toz brothers, and a second into potential rights violations related to the incident. The daylight assassination has intensified concerns regarding the rule of law in Guatemala, with observers characterizing the crime as a demonstration of the “growing audacity and impunity of organized criminal groups.” ## Claims - The Public Ministry is conducting the investigation with assistance from the FBI. (disputed) - Minister of the Interior Marco Antonio Villeda has not requested FBI assistance for the investigation. (disputed) - Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa was shot while playing soccer at Campo Marte. (corroborated by 34 sources) - Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa served as the former superintendent of the Superintendency of Tax Administration (SAT). (corroborated by 34 sources) - Authorities are investigating the murder of Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa and Gustavo Adolfo Aguilar Gamarro. (corroborated by 29 sources) - Solórzano Foppa was a key figure in the La Línea corruption investigation. (corroborated by 18 sources) - President Bernardo Arévalo condemned the murder and ordered executive institutions to coordinate with authorities to solve the crime. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The suspects were identified as Rigoberto Choc Toz and Daniel Zaqueo Choc Toz. (corroborated by 11 sources) - The investigation is being conducted under judicial reserve. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Guatemala security crisis following double murder of lawyer and athlete The daylight murders of lawyer Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa and athlete Gustavo Aguilar in Guatemala have sparked international outcry and highlighted a deepening security and institutional crisis. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemala-security-crisis-following-double-murder-of-lawyer-and-athlete ### 2026-10-22: Guatemala: Murder of Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa sparks allegations of political silencing The murders of investigator Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa and Gustavo Adolfo Aguilar have raised allegations that the killings were orchestrated to silence denunciations of organized crime and state corruption 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemala-murder-of-juan-francisco-solrzano-foppa-sparks-allegations-of-political-silencing ### 2026-10-22: Guatemala police target arrests in Solórzano Foppa murder case Guatemalan police expect arrests within 15 days following the fatal shooting of Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa and Gustavo Aguilar. Human rights officials are also investigating police conduct. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemala-police-target-arrests-in-solrzano-foppa-murder-case ### 2026-10-19: Guatemala mourns assassinated anti-corruption lawyer Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa Guatemala City held mass funeral services for anti-corruption lawyer Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa, who was assassinated on October 17 despite having police protection. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemalas-ministry-of-interior-addresses-solrzano-foppa-murder-investigation ### 2026-10-17: Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa killed in Guatemala sports center attack Guatemalan anti-corruption lawyer Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa and Gustavo Adolfo Aguilar Gamarro were killed in an armed attack at a sports complex. Two suspects were arrested but later released. 69 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juan-francisco-solrzano-foppa-killed-in-campo-marte-attack --- Cite as: Assassination of Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa. 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