NewzSusy Isabel Aponte Polo, a 43-year-old journalist and candidate for the Regional Government of Áncash known as 'La China' Polo, was shot and killed on Saturday, September 19, during a campaign activity in the city of Caraz, located in the Huaylas province of Áncash, Peru.
The fatal attack took place in the vicinity of a local market while she was participating in election campaigning. Reports of the incident emerged from local media coverage following the shooting.
Prior to her assassination, Aponte Polo had reportedly denounced receiving death threats, highlighting the dangerous context surrounding her political candidacy and journalistic work.
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