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Family Demands Justice After Young Man Dies in Police Operation in Alberdi

Family Demands Justice After Young Man Dies in Police Operation in Alberdi

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Relatives of Federick Nahuel Cáceres Sosa, who died during a police operation in Alberdi, Paraguay, are demanding a thorough investigation.
  • The young man, known in the community for his work and sports activities, was reportedly killed during a police procedure on Saturday morning.
  • Police Commander César Silguero stated that the institution is cooperating with the Public Ministry and has assigned internal affairs and forensic teams to the case, calling it possible negligence.

The family of Federick Nahuel Cáceres Sosa is demanding justice and a full investigation into his death during a Paraguayan National Police operation in Alberdi. Cáceres Sosa, who commuted daily to Alberdi for work and was known for his respectful demeanor and participation in local sports, was killed early Saturday morning.

They say he didn't respect the police barrier, but he went to Alberdi to work every day. They knew his vehicle and his license plate number. He was an educated and respectful young man.

— Miguel Ángel SosaThe uncle of the deceased young man expressed his family's disbelief regarding the police's explanation of the incident.

His uncle, Miguel Ángel Sosa, expressed the family's bewilderment, questioning the police's account that his nephew failed to stop at a checkpoint. "They say he didn't respect the police barrier, but he went to Alberdi to work every day. They knew his vehicle and his license plate number. He was an educated and respectful young man," Sosa stated.

National Police Commander César Silguero visited Alberdi and met with prosecutor Diego Benítez. Silguero assured that the police are fully cooperating with the Public Ministry and have deployed specialized teams, including forensics and internal affairs, to investigate the incident. He described the event as potential "negligence" and confirmed that all collected evidence has been handed over to the prosecutor.

they say that the institution has placed itself at the disposal of the Public Ministry.

— César SilgueroThe Commander of the National Police stated the institution's commitment to the investigation.

Silguero pledged to support the Cáceres Sosa family throughout the investigative process. The case has caused significant distress in the community, reigniting calls for accountability and a clear explanation of the circumstances surrounding the young man's death.

possible negligence

— César SilgueroThe Commander of the National Police described the incident, indicating a potential lapse in procedure.
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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.