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Woman allegedly stabs ex-partner while he slept in Villarrica
🇵🇾 Paraguay /Crime & Justice

Woman allegedly stabs ex-partner while he slept in Villarrica

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 34-year-old man was injured after being allegedly stabbed by his ex-partner while sleeping in Villarrica, Paraguay.
  • The suspect, identified as Ramona Villalba Martínez, 30, allegedly attacked the victim with a knife, causing chest and abdomen wounds.
  • Police apprehended the suspect shortly after the incident, and the case is under investigation by the Public Ministry.

A 34-year-old man sustained stab wounds to his chest and abdomen after being attacked by his ex-partner while he slept in Villarrica, Paraguay. The incident occurred Sunday in the Lemos company, along Route PY08.

I don't know how I am, I have to process what happened today, but I am happy for the players and happy for Spanish hockey.

— Max CaldasThe Spanish national men's field hockey team coach expressed his joy after the team's qualification for the World Cup semifinals.

The victim, Miguel Ángel Benítez Gauto, told police he was awakened by the sound of his bedroom door opening. He then saw his ex-partner, Ramona Villalba Martínez, 30, lunging at him with a knife. He stated she inflicted two stab wounds before he could break free and escape to seek help.

Police responded to the scene and assisted the victim, who was taken for medical attention. During transport, he reportedly saw his alleged aggressor fleeing on foot. Officers pursued and apprehended Villalba Martínez with assistance from the Santa Librada 2nd Police Station. The weapon used in the attack has not been recovered.

The objective was to surpass ourselves, aim to improve our sixth position in the ranking, and what happened today was impressive. We played a great game against a great team. It was spectacular to pull it off.

— Max CaldasThe Spanish national men's field hockey team coach reflected on the team's performance and achievement in reaching the World Cup semifinals.

The Public Ministry has taken over the case. The suspect is in police custody and has undergone a medical examination at the Regional Hospital of Villarrica.

We were very secure and mature, playing high-flying hockey.

— Max CaldasThe Spanish national men's field hockey team coach described the team's playing style during their crucial match.
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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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