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Fifth Suspect in Florencio Varela Triple Femicide Arrested in Bolivia as Global Hunt Targets ‘Pequeño J’

Investigators pivot to extradition steps following the arrest of a suspected driver in Villazón.

Overview

  • Lázaro Víctor Sotacuro was captured in Villazón, Bolivia, accused of driving the white Chevrolet Tracker used to move the three victims, and will be transferred to Argentine custody, officials confirmed.
  • His detention brings the total to five suspects in custody, including earlier arrests of Magalí Celeste González Guerrero, Miguel Ángel Villanueva Silva, Daniela Iara Ibarra and Maximiliano Andrés Parra.
  • Judicial authorities issued a national and international warrant for Tony Janzen Valverde Victoriano, alias “Pequeño J,” identified as the alleged mastermind, and released his image after indications he intended to leave the country.
  • Interpol activated a red notice for Matías Agustín Ozorio, described as the right‑hand man of “Pequeño J” and charged as a coauthor of the triple homicide.
  • The case is now led by homicide prosecutor Adrián Arribas under aggravated homicide counts citing premeditation, alevosía, ensañamiento and gender‑based violence, with forensic reports detailing extreme cruelty.