The shocking video of the young Venezuelan assassinated in Peru – Latin America – International

The video of the murder of the young Venezuelan Orlando Abreu in Peru has aroused outrage on social networks, so many have joined the call for justice in the face of his death.

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According to early versions, Abreu would have died at the hands of ‘Cara cut’, an alleged hitman in the area that he would have threatened him by refusing to pay a quota to be able to work at an informal stall in a popular market in the province of Trujillo, Peru.

A security camera on the premises captured the moment of death, which was confirmed by Ambassador Carlos Scull. “The murder of Orlando cannot go unpunished. The Peruvian embassy has been in communication with the victim’s family members and with the competent authorities since January to ensure respect for the family’s rights. The case is already underway. in the prosecution, “said the official.

In the video the armed man is seen arguing with Abreu, who defended himself assuring that he was a peaceful man.

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“What happened old man, what happened? (…) I have not messed with you! ”, The 27-year-old is heard saying. In the middle of the dispute ‘face cut’ he tries to shoot several times until he manages to give him a shot.

The merchant was taken to Hospital Belén, where he died an hour after his admission. For the moment the authorities attribute the incident to a gang dedicated to extorting informal vendors in the zonal market of Palermo.