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Peru regional candidate assassinated in Caraz market shooting

Susy Aponte, a regional candidate, was shot dead in a market in Caraz by a presumed hitman, injuring others. The attack appears to be a targeted political assassination, though the motive and perpetrators remain unconfirmed. This highlights escalating political violence in Peru ahead of elections.

El Deberabout 17 hours agoPECredibility 19%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score5.3

Confidence0.5

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.2

Intelligence Tags

#political violence #assassination #election #peru #hitman

Locations

Caraz

Source

Part of 2 situations

activeJusticeConflict11h ago

Peruvian Gubernatorial Candidate Susy Aponte Assassinated; Arrests Made

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

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activeClimateJustice10h ago