16-year-old teenager found lifeless in Arenoso canal; authorities are investigating the case

Duarte. The teenager Alexandra Montero, known as “Paloma”, 16 years old, was found lifeless in the waters of the Agripo canal, in the community of Cuba, in the municipal district of El Aguacate, Arenoso municipality, confirmed the Civil Defense.

The young woman had been reported missing after leaving her home with three friends and not returning, which prompted a search by relatives, community members, and rescue organizations.

Following the discovery of the body, the authorities initiated an investigation to clarify the circumstances under which the event occurred. As part of the proceedings, the three minors who were with Alexandra before her disappearance are being interviewed to establish the sequence of events.

The case has caused deep shock among the inhabitants of Arenoso, who hope that the investigations will determine what happened to the teenager and if there is any criminal liability.

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Preliminarily, residents indicated that the body was located near an area identified as an alleged point of sale for illicit substances. However, authorities have not confirmed any connection between that location and the minor’s death, so they asked to wait for the investigation results before drawing conclusions.

The National Institute of Forensic Sciences (Inacif) will conduct the corresponding studies to establish the cause of death, while the Public Ministry and the National Police continue to collect evidence to clarify the case.