Peru candidate and journalist shot dead
The journalist and candidate for the governorship of the Ancash region in Peru, Susi Isabel Aubonti Polo, known by the nickname "China Polo," has died after an armed attack during her electoral campaign in the city of Caraz. Aubonti was shot by an assailant during a tour of a market, resulting in her death and injuring several attendees. Peruvian authorities announced the arrest of a suspect in possession of a firearm, along with three other individuals believed to be involved in the crime, which took place just weeks before the regional elections scheduled for October 4, 2026. Aubonti was a well-known figure for her investigations into corruption, organized crime, and illegal mining, and she had received death threats prior to her killing, raising the possibility that the crime is connected to her journalistic and political activities. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the incident, amid international calls to ensure justice and the safety of candidates.
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