politics
May 7, 2026
Journalist Mateo Pérez Murdered After Being Kidnapped in Antioquia
The Ombudsman's Office confirmed the murder of journalist Mateo Pérez, who had been missing since Tuesday, May 5. He was the director of Revista El Confidente de Yarumal.
TL;DR
- Journalist Mateo Pérez, director of Revista El Confidente, was confirmed murdered.
- Pérez had been missing since Tuesday, May 5, after being kidnapped while reporting in rural Briceño.
- FARC dissidents, specifically the Frente 36, are suspected of his murder.
- The Antioquia Secretary of Security has offered a reward of up to 300 million pesos for information on Jhon Chala, alias Víctor Chala, the alleged perpetrator.
- The Ombudsman's Office and the FLIP have reiterated warnings about the risks faced by journalists in the territories.
- Local authorities have called for a swift investigation to ensure justice.