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Alberdi: "Easy trigger" police killing sparks calls for justice
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Alberdi: "Easy trigger" police killing sparks calls for justice

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Relatives, friends, and residents of Alberdi protested outside the Public Ministry demanding justice for Nahuel Cáceres Sosa, 22, who died during a police operation.
  • Protesters question the official version of events, citing a lack of skid marks and the presence of over 30 bullet impacts on the victim's vehicle.
  • The Public Ministry is investigating the incident, with eight police officers currently detained.

In Alberdi, Paraguay, a somber protest unfolded Monday afternoon as family, friends, and community members gathered before the Public Ministry. Their demand was clear: justice for Nahuel Cáceres Sosa, a 22-year-old who tragically died in the early hours of Sunday morning during what authorities described as a police operation.

There are well-founded doubts about the official version of the events.

— ManifestantesProtesters expressing skepticism about the police's account of Nahuel Cáceres Sosa's death.

The demonstration, which began around 5:00 PM, drew a significant crowd from the Zanjita neighborhood and the town center. Participants voiced strong doubts about the official account of Sosa's death, asserting that the circumstances surrounding the incident are highly questionable. They pointed to the absence of skid marks at the scene where Sosa's vehicle was found, contradicting the police's hypothesis.

There are no skid marks at the scene where the deceased youth's vehicle was found, nor other indications that support the hypothesis presented by the National Police.

— ManifestantesProtesters detailing evidence that contradicts the official police narrative.

Furthermore, protesters highlighted the presence of more than 30 bullet impacts on Sosa's car. They allege that the young man was shot by police officers, and his vehicle was subsequently discovered in a ditch. This evidence, they argue, necessitates a thorough and impartial investigation to uncover the truth.

Nahuel Cáceres Sosa was shot down by police officers, and subsequently, the car was found in a ditch with more than 30 bullet impacts.

— ManifestantesProtesters presenting their version of events, alleging an execution and subsequent staging.

The Public Ministry confirmed that it is actively gathering evidence and analyzing forensic reports to determine responsibility. Eight police officers have been detained in connection with the case and are currently held at the Ñeembucú Police Directorate in Pilar. The investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors working to piece together the events that led to Sosa's death.

The Public Ministry continues to collect evidence, analyze expert reports, and gather all proof elements to determine responsibilities in the case.

— Diego BenítezThe prosecutor outlining the ongoing investigation into the incident.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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