The municipality of El Carmen del Darién, in Chocó, is plunged into grief and indignation following the tragic discovery of the lifeless body of an 11-year-old girl in a wooded area in the Caño Montería area.
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An 11-year-old girl disappeared on August 1 in El Carmen del Darién, Chocó, after leaving for school. After an intense search, her lifeless body was found on August 3 in a wooded area, showing signs of violence and abuse.
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The anguish of the family members was palpable from the first moment of her disappearance. Together with the authorities, they undertook an intense search that unfortunately ended in tragedy on the afternoon of August 3, when the girl’s lifeless body was found in a wooded area.
Initial investigations indicate that the minor had multiple injuries and signs of abuse, which has increased the call for justice.
Reaction of the authorities
Colonel William Alberto Zubieta Pardo, commander of the Urabá Police, announced that the criminal investigation section for children and adolescents is carrying out all necessary procedures to identify and capture those responsible for this heinous crime. Zubieta Pardo assured that all available resources are being used to ensure that justice is done and that the guilty parties pay for this act.
Cry for Justice
Yarleidis Valoyes Mosquera, Secretary of Women and Gender Equality of El Carmen del Darién, expressed her strong rejection of violence against women and girls.
In a statement, Valoyes Mosquera stressed the urgent need to confront and eradicate this type of violence, and assured that her office will work tirelessly to protect the fundamental rights of women in the region.
The community of The Carmen of Darientogether with local authorities, are collaborating closely in the investigation, looking for any clue that may lead to those responsible for this crime.
