Peruvian Journalist Susy Aponte Polo Killed Days After Reporting Threats From Three Prisons
Peruvian journalist and Ancash regional election candidate Susy Aponte Polo, known as “China Polo,” was shot dead during a campaign activity in Caraz on Sept. 19, nine days after she publicly reported receiving threatening calls from three prisons and accused National Police General Victor Revoredo Farfan of ordering an attack against her. Authorities are investigating […]
Peruvian journalist Susy Aponte Polo, also known as "La China Polo," was tragically killed on September 19 while campaigning for the Ancash regional election. Just nine days prior, she disclosed on social media that she had received threatening calls from three prisons, accusing National Police General Victor Revoredo Farfan of ordering an attack against her.
Authorities are treating her death as a possible contract killing, with the alleged shooter identified as Luis Ivan Obispo Diaz, a Venezuelan national, and an alleged financier as Ronald Jose Toro Ardila. Aponte had publicly warned about an attack nine days beforehand, but her claim remains unproven. Police recovered a Glock 9×19 mm pistol previously reported stolen in 2023 from a Lima officer, which matched ballistic evidence found at the crime scene.
The investigation continues to explore the roles of those involved, as well as any other potential participants in the attack.
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