Today, in the early morning hours, the department of Valle del Cauca reported a brutal event. According to reports from the Department’s military forces. “Armed men arrived at a public establishment and opened fire on several of the people who were there.”
The uniformed officers confirmed that the unfortunate event occurred in the August 20 neighborhood of Corinto. In addition, they clarified that four people lost their lives in the attack, among whom were the popular music singer Sebastián Muñoz and the DJ Jota Villegas, who were participating in a private show.
On the other hand, the authorities of the department of Cauca added that they are aware of three additional victims. However, they noted that two of them have already died, while one is injured. Additionally, they added that this person’s status is still reserved.
In addition, the Valle del Cauca police reported that they are currently carrying out investigations to locate those responsible. However, they request the collaboration of the community to provide any information that may help in capturing the culprits or determining the motives behind this tragic event.
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What is known about what happened in Valle del Cauca?
According to Manager Muñoz, they were hired to perform a show in Corinto on the night of Friday, April 26. Additionally, some of the uniformed officers who responded to the situation confirmed that during their transfer to the location they were subjected to harassment. Furthermore, preliminary reports of the investigation presume that this violent event could be due to a “settling of accounts between dissidents” in which the singer and the DJ were collateral damage.
August 20 neighborhood of Corinto.
Themes of interest:
Who was Sebastián Muñoz?
Sebastián Muñoz, 32 years old, was a popular music singer. It is known that he left Cali to present a private show. North Caucano municipality. Muñoz was a renowned popular music singer, known like the king of parties and the lion of song. He was born on October 3, 1981.
Those who worked with him recognize that he was passionate about music that building your own style in the popular genre. What allowed him enjoy great recognition in the department.
The numbers of victims of armed violence are growing
During the month of February, authorities confirmed that three community leaders were victims of violence in the department of Putumayo. The Department’s Human Rights Network reported that this year, 2024, violent deaths have increased in rural areas.
On the other hand, the Network expressed that they are “Acts of violence that are not justified and that are applied against the community“. He further added that these actions “making it clearer every day that they are not interested in peace, that there is no true will”mentioned the Human Rights section.
Likewise, in response to the statement, he stated that so far this year, more than 30 victims of violence have been registered in the region.
Updated registry of social leaders and human rights defenders murdered in Colombia. (Indepaz)
Victims of Violence in February
According to reports, so far in the month of February, three cases of violence against community leaders have been reported. The events were announced in municipalities surrounding Puerto Asís and Caicedo.
According to statements, the first victim is Linerdy Soto Ordoñez, who died this February 4. She remained held by the group called ‘Border Commandos’ since February 1 and was found on a road on the Arizona trail.
Linerdy was treasurer of the Community Action Board in the municipality of Puerto Caicedo.
The second victim is Jhon Fredy Muchavisoy, former president of the Community Action Board of the Dos Quebradas village. Murdered in his home on February 5 by unidentified men, testimonies claim that they killed him as an informant.
Finally, the third victim is Juan Carlos Chamorro community leader, murdered on February 9was the victim of a gunshot wound outside his residence. Chamorro, He had decided to leave office because he was against acts of corruption.
