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Elderly Constructor Forgoes Revenge to Protect Disabled Son During Home Invasion
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Elderly Constructor Forgoes Revenge to Protect Disabled Son During Home Invasion

From ABC Color · (41m ago) Spanish Critical tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A 83-year-old construction entrepreneur in San Antonio, Paraguay, was robbed of approximately G. 25 million by at least six assailants on May 1.
  • The victim, Patricio Riveros Romero, chose not to resist the attackers, who broke into his home, out of concern for his son with an intellectual disability.
  • The assailants used a stolen van to escape, which was later found abandoned.

In San Antonio, Paraguay, a harrowing incident unfolded on May 1st, where a respected 83-year-old construction entrepreneur, Patricio Riveros Romero, was subjected to a violent home invasion. The assailants, numbering at least six, brazenly entered his residence in the early hours, making off with a significant sum of G. 25 million and other valuables.

What makes this story particularly poignant is the victim's profound act of restraint. Despite being armed and having the opportunity to defend himself, Riveros Romero made the agonizing decision not to retaliate. His primary concern was the safety of his 30-year-old son, who has an intellectual disability and was asleep during the ordeal. This selfless choice, he explained, was also guided by the memory of his late wife's wish to protect their child.

Pude matar a uno o dos pero pensé en mi hijo y no reaccioné

— Patricio Riveros RomeroThe victim explained his decision not to resist the armed robbers.

The criminals, one of whom wore a shirt with "Policía" emblazoned on it, fled in a stolen van. The vehicle was later discovered abandoned, offering a sliver of hope for investigators. However, the incident highlights a disturbing trend of targeted crime, as the robbers appeared to have acted on false information. This event, while a stark reminder of the insecurity faced by citizens, also underscores the deep-seated values of family and protection that resonate within our community.

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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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