Hostage Victim María Liz Cañete Peralta Moves Out of Intensive Care in Concepción

María Liz Cañete Peralta, the 39-year-old woman who was held hostage and critically injured in Concepción, has shown significant improvement and has been moved out of intensive care. After several days of hospitalization in a delicate condition, health professionals at the Regional Hospital of Concepción confirmed her transfer to the IPS Regional Hospital of Concepción. While she has been discharged from intensive care, she remains hospitalized and under medical observation for the coming days.

The dramatic hostage situation unfolded on June 9. What began as a suspected armed robbery escalated when her captor, Aníbal Cayetano Ramírez Ortiz, grabbed her by the hair and held her captive for over three hours, despite the presence of police and negotiators. The situation intensified when Peralta attempted to escape, at which point Ramírez Ortiz attacked her with a bladed weapon, causing serious injuries.

Police intervention became necessary due to the imminent danger to Peralta's life. Officers fired at the aggressor, Ramírez Ortiz, who was critically wounded and later died from his injuries. Medical reports indicate he sustained an irreversible gunshot wound to the face, resulting in the loss of brain tissue. The incident highlights the extreme violence and the risks faced by victims in such situations.