Teacher was attacked with a machete while heading to teach classes in Caldas
Teacher Cenelia Vásquez did not arrive to teach her classes in the El Placer village, in Marquetalia (Caldas), on Wednesday, April 29.
TL;DR
- Teacher Cenelia Vásquez was attacked with a machete on April 29 while traveling to teach classes.
- She suffered severe injuries to her face and limbs and is hospitalized.
- One suspect has been apprehended by authorities.
- The community is demanding increased security around rural schools and that the case not go unpunished.
- Education authorities have condemned the aggression and expressed confidence in justice being served.