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Peru regional candidate 'China Polo' assassinated at campaign event in Caraz market

Susy Aponte Polo, a candidate for the regional government of Áncash, was shot dead on Saturday during a campaign event inside a market in Caraz, Peru. The attack occurred amid supporters and fellow party members, highlighting escalating political violence in the region. The motive and perpetrators remain unknown, but the killing underscores security risks for candidates ahead of regional elections.

El Comercio (Peru)1 day agoPE, CNCredibility 31%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score6.1

Confidence0.7

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.3

Intelligence Tags

#political-violence #assassination #elections #peru #regional-government

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CarazÁncash

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Part of 2 situations

activeConflictJustice7h ago

Peruvian Gubernatorial Candidate Susy Aponte Assassinated; Arrests Made

Susy Aponte Polo de Tello, a journalist and regional gubernatorial candidate for Áncash, was assassinated on September 20, 2026, in Caraz, Peru. The attack occurred during a market visit, resulting in two additional injuries. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder, including an alleged financier and the hitman's transporter, indicating progress in the investigation.

↑ escalating·8 signals·PE, CNScore 5.0

activeClimateConflict6h ago