# Criminal investigations into violence and abuse in South Am > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-investigations-into-violence-and-abuse-in-south-and > Updated: 2026-10-27T00:52:37.000Z. Sources: 89. Developments: 3. Authorities in Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, and Colombia are conducting various criminal investigations and issuing sentences involving violence and the mistreatment of minors and women. In Bolivia, officials in Sucre filed a criminal complaint after a video surfaced showing intoxicated adults, specifically two women, inciting children to consume alcohol in public. Investigations led to the discovery of four minors living on the streets. In Peru, a prosecutor is investigating an alleged sexual assault against a female student at a school in Talara. The incident reportedly occurred on October 7, involving multiple students who allegedly deceived the victim; protection protocols and medical evaluations have been ordered. Judicial developments have resulted in several prison sentences. In Argentina, a 42-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years for the aggravated sexual abuse of a young girl in Gálvez, and a man in Cerrillos received six years for abusing his niece. In Ecuador, a tribunal sentenced Pedro Alexander C. I. to 19 years for the rape of a 56-year-old woman in Tulcán. In Peru’s Lambayeque region, a stepfather received 20 years for the sexual violation of a teenager, while the victim’s mother was sentenced to 14 years for improper omission. New developments include a life sentence in Chile for Víctor Adrián Santana Aguilera for robbery and murder in Punta Arenas, and a five-year sentence for ketamine trafficking in Arica. In Colombia, an indigenous woman was imprisoned following allegations of torture and sexual violence against her 10-year-old niece in Santa Rosa de Cabal. Other ongoing matters include the investigation by the Peruvian Public Ministry into the death of Ronal Coaquira, who died of asphyxiation while in police custody in Sicuani. ## Claims - The Attorney General's Office has charged sports journalist Ricardo Orrego Arboleda with violent sexual acts and sexual harassment. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The alleged incidents occurred between July 2012 and June 2024. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The five alleged victims include three journalists, one intern, and one university student. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Ricardo Orrego declared himself innocent during the judicial hearing. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Prosecutors allege Orrego used his professional position and power to approach the victims. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Orrego stated he remained silent for seven months to respect the judicial process. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The investigation includes allegations of non-consensual physical contact and sexual messages sent via social media. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A 42-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in prison in Gálvez, Argentina, for sexual abuse of a child. (single source) - The crimes in the Argentine case occurred in 2023. (single source) - Pedro Alexander C. I. was sentenced to 19 years in prison for rape in Tulcán, Ecuador. (single source) - The victim in the Ecuadorian case was a 56-year-old woman. (single source) - Alfredo M. M. was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual violation in Lambayeque, Peru. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Various criminal sentencing and judicial proceedings in Latin America Recent judicial developments in Latin America include various sentences for sexual abuse, homicide, drug trafficking, and torture across Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sentencing-issued-in-multiple-sexual-assault-cases-across-latin-america ### 2026-10-19: Various criminal cases and judicial rulings across Latin America A series of criminal reports from Latin America and Spain detail various judicial outcomes, including a 36-year sentence for sexual abuse in Costa Rica and a 6-year sentence for a juvenile hitman in Uruguay. 74 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/criminal-investigations-reported-in-argentina-and-peru-1 ### 2026-10-13: Authorities investigate child endangerment and assault cases in Bolivia and Peru Authorities in Sucre, Bolivia, are investigating adults for exposing minors to alcohol, while prosecutors in Talara, Peru, investigate an alleged sexual assault involving several students at a school. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/authorities-investigate-child-endangerment-and-assault-cases-in-bolivia-and-peru --- Cite as: Criminal investigations into violence and abuse in South Am. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-investigations-into-violence-and-abuse-in-south-and