Elderly mother of retired general critically injured in violent Bucaramanga robbery

An 84-year-old woman in Bucaramanga suffered a severe head injury after a violent robbery attempt. Raquel Guerrero, mother of retired Army General José Luis Esparza, was dragged by a motorcyclist who snatched her purse. The incident, captured on video, shows the woman falling hard on the pavement as she tried to hold onto her bag.

Guerrero was rushed to intensive care and remains in critical condition. Police quickly apprehended the suspect, identifying him as a repeat offender with 11 prior judicial records. His offenses include aggravated theft, illegal weapons possession, and using minors for criminal activities.

Authorities stated the captured individual is facing charges for illegal weapons possession. Depending on Guerrero's medical progress, he could also be charged with attempted homicide. General Esparza, who recently retired from the Army's intelligence division, is the vice-presidential running mate for candidate Íngrid Betancourt.

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The perpetrator of these acts was captured for illegal possession of weapons and placed at the disposal of the competent authority. This criminal has a record of 11 judicial records for crimes such as qualified and aggravated theft, illegal possession of weapons, use of minors to commit crimes, illegal possession of narcotics, and domestic violence.