Corruption news — September 7, 2026

Four New Arrests in Triple Murder Case in Florencio Varela

Nearly a year after the triple murder of Morena Verdi, Brenda del Castillo, and Lara Gutiérrez in Florencio Varela, four new suspects were arrested following an operation involving nine raids. The total number of suspects now stands at 14. The new suspects will be questioned on Monday, September 7, with no presumed responsibility indicated by investigators yet.

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Sep 7, 2026, 01:29 UTC

Peruvian Government's Response to Crime Wave and Security Concerns

The Peruvian government, led by President Keiko Fujimori, has been facing criticism due to an increase in crime, particularly in the city of Trujillo. The government has responded by approving a new General Government Policy and requesting legislative faculties to strengthen its fight against crime. The Prime Minister, Luis Galarreta, has stated that six months is a reasonable time to see concrete results in the reduction of homicides and extortions. The government has cited the arrest of members of the 'Los Pulpos' gang as an example of its progress. However, the government's strategy has been criticized for being slow and ineffective, with some calling for the resignation of the National Police's General Commander, Óscar Arriola.

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