During the program Direct Impactof GuatevisionNydia González, Herman Galindo and Roxana Sánchez analyzed the events that occurred on April 20, 2026 in the zone 6 of the capitalwhere a attack on a cevicherialocated in the 18th avenue and 8th streetand another armed incident near the San Martin de Porres market They left dead, injured and questions about security.
The zone 6 of the capital recorded two acts of violence that left fatalities and injuries, after a armed attack in a house that functioned as cevicheria and a shooting near the San Martin de Porres market.
According to the information presented in Direct Impact and reports from relief bodies, the attack on the cevicheria occurred in the 18 avenue and 8th street in zone 6where they died four men and two women. Firefighters transported three people to San Juan de Dios General Hospitalbut one died upon entry. Among the injured was a 5 year old boywho was admitted to the pediatric emergency room.
In the second incident, the firefighters reported to Andrés Campos, 39, and Brandon Ronaldo Trinidad Hernández, 27injured by firearm in the 20 avenue and 4th street in zone 6. According to the National Civil Policethe attack was directed against one of the victims, a pilot of mototaxiand a relationship with extortions.
Risk to outsiders
During the analysis, Nydia Gonzáleza marketer and life coach, noted that both attacks occurred in crowded spaces.
“They are public, there are many people, many people circulate, people who perhaps have nothing to do with what is happening.”, he stated.
He added that the main risk is for those who do not They are involved in the events. “Because you are in the wrong place, at the wrong time, a stray bullet could also take your life.”, he expressed.
He also referred to the case of the injured minor. “He is the collateral victim of a situation where he does not know the reason for things.”, he indicated.
Security questions
For its part, Herman Galindoan internationalist, questioned the effectiveness of security measures in the area.
“Even so, with the presence of the Army, the presence of the PNC and an increase in all officers, we are still seeing extortion charges on the street day by day.”, he noted.
In addition, it raised questions about control in high-risk areas. “What is really being done then?“, he questioned, referring to the occurrence of these events despite the deployment of security forces.
Impact on the community
Roxana Sanchezjournalist and communicator, recounted her recent experience in the sector and supported the concerns. “That leaves you wondering what state of prevention we are under.”, he stated.
He also warned about the impact of violence on the population.
“If violence is going to continue growing, growing, growing, then really any strategy that the government wants to make is going to be ineffective.”, he indicated.
Finally, he pointed out the seriousness of the attacks affecting minors. “They no longer care if it is a boy or a girl who is present”, he expressed.
The authorities of the Public Ministry They processed the scene in cevicheria, while investigations continue to determine the causes and locate those responsible. So far, no arrests have been reported for these events.
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