Reaparece el grupo terrorista EPP con un ataque en estancia de Santa Rosa del Aguaray

Summary

In February 2024, a Paraguayan terrorist group called the Paraguayan People's Army reappeared after being dormant since October 2022. They attacked a ranch, burning a tractor and distributing propaganda. This was their 151st attack since 1997. Their leader was killed in a shootout with police in 2022 after the group murdered two indigenous people. This weakened the group, but they still try occasional attacks to spread fear. The new Paraguayan president hopes to finally defeat them like his predecessor did in 2022.

Takeaways

• 🗣️ The Paraguayan People's Army (EPP) reappeared officially 1 year, 3 months, and 4 days after their last known activity, attacking the Dos Amigos estate near Santa Rosa in the San Pedro department.
• 🗺️ The incident occurred approximately 48 hours prior to the report, around 3:30 PM on a Saturday, close to the Iturbe colony in the district of Santa Rosa de Aguaray.
• 📚 An interactive map showcased the location of the attack in relation to Asuncion, highlighting San Pedro department in red and detailing key routes and municipalities.
• 🛡️ The attackers, a man and a woman in camouflage uniforms, ambushed a farm worker, spoke perfect Spanish, and were armed with long and short weapons.
• 📡️ The EPP attempted to make a statement through ABC Cardinal radio but failed due to technical reasons. They have been known to monitor and interact with local media.
• 🖥️ The EPP left propaganda material and possibly a video with the worker, continuing their pattern of spreading subversive messages.
• 📢 The terrorists showed a moment of compassion by returning a box of chocolate milk to the worker for his child, after initially taking all his provisions.
• 🚒️ The worker was forced to drain fuel from his tractor, which the terrorists then set on fire, destroying the machinery before escaping.
• 📈 This attack marks the 151st official appearance of the EPP since 1997, highlighting their long history of violence and insurgency in the region.
• 🔴 The government's efforts to combat the EPP have seen some success, including a significant operation in 2022 that resulted in the deaths of key EPP members.

Q & A

What terrorist group reappeared recently?

The Paraguayan People's Army (EPP) reappeared recently after attacking a farm.

When and where did this reappearance occur?

It occurred on Saturday at 3:30 PM approximately 48 hours ago on the grounds of the Estancia Dos Amigos farm near the Itá Verde colony in the Santa Rosa de la Mora district.

What happened during this attack?

Two young EPP members ambushed a farm worker driving a tractor and made him stop. They interrogated him and gave him pamphlets before setting the tractor on fire and fleeing.

How long has it been since the EPP's previous attack?

The previous attack was on October 23, 2022, when EPP members killed two indigenous people and wounded one other in Cerro Guazú.

Who are the key government figures mentioned?

Key figures mentioned are police commander Gilberto Fleitas, anti-kidnapping chief Nimio Cardozo, Interior Minister Federico González, Defense Minister Bernardino Soto, and President Mario Abdo Benítez.