Arrest in Venezuela of gang leader wanted for murder of Peruvian candidate Susy Aponte Polo

Adrián Solís Ruíz, alleged leader of the gang responsible for the murder of Peruvian political candidate Susy Aponte Polo, was arrested in Calabozo, Guárico state, Venezuela, on October 9. The arrest followed a traffic accident that killed his partner and child. The capture is a notable cross-border law enforcement development, though details on extradition remain unclear.