Minister of Defense revealed new data related to the murder of journalist Mateo Pérez
The murder of journalist Mateo Pérez by FARC dissidents has left the country in mourning. The young man was intercepted, murdered, and buried by members of the 36th front of the FARC dissidents, led by alias Chalá, Minister Pedro Sánchez indicated on Noticias RCN.
TL;DR
- Journalist Mateo Pérez was intercepted, murdered, and buried by FARC dissidents' front 36, led by alias Chalá.
- The Minister of Defense, Pedro Sánchez, announced rewards of up to 500 million pesos for information leading to alias Chalá's capture and 640 million pesos for alias Primo Gay.
- The 36th front is also responsible for the murder of 13 police officers last year and is reportedly being dismantled.
- The government is deploying 1,450 new police officers in Antioquia.
- The community of Yarumal held a candlelight vigil to honor Mateo Pérez.