**Colombian police arrest Miguel Antonio Rodríguez Díaz in a coordinated effort to bring closure to the mine massacre in Peru.**
**Colombia Captures Suspected Assassin of Peruvian Mine Workers**
**Colombia Captures Suspected Assassin of Peruvian Mine Workers**
**Alleged mastermind behind the tragic killings of 13 miners apprehended in Medellin.**
In a significant development, Colombian authorities have apprehended Miguel Antonio Rodríguez Díaz, known by the alias “Cuchillo,” the suspected principal offender behind the harrowing murders of 13 kidnapped gold mine workers in Peru. The arrest took place in Medellin, facilitated by a collaborative effort involving police forces from Colombia, Peru, and Interpol, as confirmed by officials from Peru's interior ministry and Colombian law enforcement agencies.
The grim incident unfolded on 4 May when the bodies of the miners were retrieved from a tunnel at a mine located in Peru's Pataz district. These men had been dispatched to counter an intrusion by a rival group that had attacked and seized the mine but were ambushed and taken captive instead. Allegations against Rodríguez Díaz suggest he orchestrated the violent raid intended to steal gold extracted by the miners, prompting severe backlash from the Peruvian government.
Rodríguez Díaz faces numerous charges, including organized crime, aggravated kidnapping, and homicide, claims the interior ministry of Peru. As evidence of the high stakes involved, a video released by law enforcement showcases his arrest amid the bustling streets of Medellin. Colombian police chief Carlos Triana indicated that the operation was successfully conducted with the assistance of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, acting on an Interpol red notice.
Following the shocking murders, which revealed a pattern of violence linked to illegal mining operations, Peru's President Dina Boluarte has implemented drastic measures, including a nighttime curfew and a suspension of mining activities in the area for a month. Heightened security operations have also been deployed in Pataz, a location previously marred by a troubling history of criminal gang violence, where 39 individuals associated with the mining company have already lost their lives. The extradition of Rodríguez Díaz to Peru is anticipated in the days to follow, as efforts to deliver justice intensify in the wake of this tragic episode.
The grim incident unfolded on 4 May when the bodies of the miners were retrieved from a tunnel at a mine located in Peru's Pataz district. These men had been dispatched to counter an intrusion by a rival group that had attacked and seized the mine but were ambushed and taken captive instead. Allegations against Rodríguez Díaz suggest he orchestrated the violent raid intended to steal gold extracted by the miners, prompting severe backlash from the Peruvian government.
Rodríguez Díaz faces numerous charges, including organized crime, aggravated kidnapping, and homicide, claims the interior ministry of Peru. As evidence of the high stakes involved, a video released by law enforcement showcases his arrest amid the bustling streets of Medellin. Colombian police chief Carlos Triana indicated that the operation was successfully conducted with the assistance of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, acting on an Interpol red notice.
Following the shocking murders, which revealed a pattern of violence linked to illegal mining operations, Peru's President Dina Boluarte has implemented drastic measures, including a nighttime curfew and a suspension of mining activities in the area for a month. Heightened security operations have also been deployed in Pataz, a location previously marred by a troubling history of criminal gang violence, where 39 individuals associated with the mining company have already lost their lives. The extradition of Rodríguez Díaz to Peru is anticipated in the days to follow, as efforts to deliver justice intensify in the wake of this tragic episode.
