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Prosecution Seeks Trial For Five In Kidnapping Case

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The Public Ministry requested that five individuals suspected of involvement in a May 2025 kidnapping be sent to trial. The prosecution cited sufficient evidence to establish the possible participation of the suspects in the crime of kidnapping or plagiarism. The Public Ministry requested that five alleged individuals involved in the kidnapping of doctor Julio Martínez be sent to trial. The request follows new facts emerging during the investigation into the 'Piratas de la Muerte' structure. Migration recorded the return of over 21,200 Guatemalans from Mexico and the United States during the first four months of the year. Most returnees originated from Huehuetenango, San Marcos, and Quiché. Martínez disappeared on May 28, 2025. Prosecutors are investigating the possible commission of the crime of failure to perform duties.

The Public Ministry requested that five individuals suspected of involvement in a May 2025 kidnapping be sent to trial. The prosecution cited sufficient evidence to establish the possible participation of the suspects in the crime of kidnapping or plagiarism. The Public Ministry requested that five alleged individuals involved in the kidnapping of doctor Julio Martínez be sent to trial. The request follows new facts emerging during the investigation into the 'Piratas de la Muerte' structure. Migration recorded the return of over 21,200 Guatemalans from Mexico and the United States during the first four months of the year. Most returnees originated from Huehuetenango, San Marcos, and Quiché. Martínez disappeared on May 28, 2025. Prosecutors are investigating the possible commission of the crime of failure to perform duties. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the incident and will utilize local surveillance camera footage to strengthen the case.

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Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“el Ministerio Público solicitó que las cinco personas presuntamente implicadas en este hecho fueran enviadas a juicio por el delito de plagio o secuestro.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“El Ministerio Público pidió que se envíe a juicio a cinco presuntos implicados en el secuestro del médico Julio Martínez, desaparecido en mayo de 2025.”

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala

“El LNF pidió que se envíe a juicio a cinco presuntos implicados en el secuestro del Dr. Julio Amilcar Martínez, quien desapareció el 28 de mayo del 2025.”

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