Overview
- Susy Isabel Aponte Polo, known as “La China Polo,” was shot while campaigning in a Caraz market and died from her wounds, and five bystanders were injured during the attack on Saturday, September 19.
- The National Police detained a Venezuelan man identified by initials L.I.O.D. and seized a pistol that will undergo ballistic tests as prosecutors interrogate the suspect.
- The Public Prosecutor’s Office opened a preliminary investigation for presumed feminicide and ordered forensic work, video collection and witness interviews led by the Huaylas specialized unit.
- Under JNE rules the death of a gubernatorial candidate invalidates the governor/vice‑governor formula, so Socios por Áncash’s ticket is removed from the October 4 regional ballot while its councilor list may continue.
- Aponte had publicly reported repeated death threats days earlier and named a senior Dirincri official, prompting media and press groups to demand a full probe to identify any intellectual authors and stronger protections for journalists and candidates.