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Retired Sergeant Alexander Chala, a former soldier and supporter of Gustavo Petro, criticized ‘Jhon Calzones’ after his murder: “He was a bandit.”

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Jhon Jairo Torres Torres, the former mayor of Yopal widely known as "Jhon Calzones," was killed on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, after sustaining three gunshot wounds in a rural area of the capital of Casanare. Newly released security camera footage captured the exact moment of the armed hitman attack that resulted in his death.

Following the assassination, retired Sergeant Alexander Chala, a former military figure aligned with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, publicly criticized the former mayor. In his remarks addressing the event, Chala asserted that Torres was "a bandido."

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Video Coverage Focuses on the security footage capturing the moment of the armed attack.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Chala Coverage Highlights political reactions and controversial remarks from a Petro-aligned ex-military figure.
Read the full story at the source Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) · AR ↗
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