Attempted Robbery in Montevideo Leaves Worker Injured

An attempted robbery at a payment office in Montevideo's Parque Posadas shopping center left an employee injured Tuesday morning. The incident occurred as the 52-year-old manager was preparing to open the business.

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I think the news went in the wrong direction. It's not about military personnel on the streets, because it's not their mission, but rather cooperation with vehicles so that the police can fulfill their role in public security in places where it is more complex to enter.

The assailant, armed with a firearm and disguised in clothing similar to police uniforms, confronted the manager. During a physical struggle, the gunman struck the worker on the head with the weapon. A shot was fired during the altercation, but no one was injured by the bullet.

The robber failed to steal any money and fled the scene with another individual who was waiting for him on a motorcycle nearby. Witnesses reported seeing two men and a motorcycle with its engine running in the parking area shortly before the attempted robbery.

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We are very clear about the role of National Defense and the role of the Ministry of the Interior in public security. Therefore, we have something to contribute in terms of tools, vehicles.

Police are reviewing surveillance footage from the area to identify and apprehend the suspects. The injured employee received medical attention for his head wounds. In a separate but related context, Defense Minister Sandra Lazo clarified the role of the military in public patrols, emphasizing their support would involve providing vehicles rather than direct street policing.

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But we were not talking about military personnel or men on the street, simply about the tools, which are these or other vehicles.