San Salvador, Sep 9 (EFE).- Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele confirmed on Monday the identities of the nine dead On Sunday night, an Army helicopter crashed in eastern El Salvador, Among them was the director of the Police and a major fugitive linked to a corruption case who had been captured in Honduras.
Although no further details of the accident were available, Bukele indicated on his X account that, in addition to the director of the Police, Mauricio Arriaza Chicas, and the former manager of a bank investigated for a multimillion-dollar embezzlement, Manuel Coto, 7 other people died.
They are the commissioners of the National Civil Police Douglas Omar García Funes and Rómulo Pompilio Romero Torres, also Corporal Abel Antonio Arévalo and Sub-Sergeant Gerson Ricardo Batres Lucero.
The other victims of the accident are Lieutenants Jonathan Alexander Raymundo Morán and Alexis Alberto Quijano López, as well as government communicator David Herman Cruz Guevara.
“All of them, in their respective positions, are part of the thousands of heroes who have risked their lives so that Salvadorans can live in peace and freedom,” Bukele said.
Bukele said that for three days the flags will be at half-mast in tribute to the deceased.
The United States Embassy in El Salvador expressed its regret for the deaths and sent its “deepest condolences to their families, the PNC, the government of El Salvador and all Salvadorans for this terrible tragedy.”
Arriaza Chicas took over the leadership of the PNC when Nayib Bukele took power in 2019, but in previous governments he had held high positions within this security body.
He was deputy director of Special Areas, head of the Finance Division and deputy chief of the Criminal Investigation Division of the PNC, which he joined as part of the first generation in 1993.
He was trained at the School of the Americas in the United States and graduated from the Carabineros School in Chile in 1989.
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2024-09-10 15:14:19
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Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of El Salvador’s Police Director and Fugitive Banker
In a devastating incident, a military helicopter crashed in eastern El Salvador on Sunday night, claiming the lives of nine people, including the country’s police director and a fugitive banker. The crash has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, with President Nayib Bukele expressing his condolences to the families of the victims.
Victims of the Crash
Among the deceased are Mauricio Arriaza Chicas, the director of the National Civil Police, and Manuel Coto, a former bank manager who was fugitive and had been captured in Honduras in connection with a multimillion-dollar embezzlement case [1[1[1[1[1[1[1[1]. The other victims include commissioners of the National Civil Police Douglas Omar García Funes and Rómulo Pompilio Romero Torres, as well as Corporal Abel Antonio Arévalo and Sub-Sergeant Gerson Ricardo Batres Lucero. Lieutenants Jonathan Alexander Raymundo Morán and Alexis Alberto Quijano López, and government communicator David Herman Cruz Guevara were also among those who lost their lives in the crash [2[2[2[2[2[2[2[2].
Investigation and Response
While details of the accident are still scarce, President Bukele has confirmed the identities of the victims and expressed his deepest condolences to their families. The government has also declared three days of national mourning, with flags flying at half-mast in tribute to the deceased [3[3[3[3[3[3[3[3].
The United States Embassy in El Salvador has also expressed its regret over the tragedy, offering condolences to the families of the victims, the National Civil Police, the government of El Salvador, and all Salvadorans.
Mauricio Arriaza Chicas: A Hero Who Risked His Life for Peace and Freedom
Mauricio Arriaza Chicas, who took over the leadership of the National Civil Police in 2019, was a respected figure in El Salvador’s law enforcement. Throughout his career, he risked his life to ensure peace and freedom for the people of El Salvador. His dedication to his country and his people has earned him the respect and admiration of many.
The tragic loss of Arriaza Chicas and the other victims of the helicopter crash has left a void in the country’s law enforcement and government. However, their sacrifices will not be forgotten, and their legacy will continue to inspire others to work towards a safer and more peaceful El Salvador.
Conclusion
The helicopter crash in eastern El Salvador is a tragic reminder of the risks and sacrifices made by those who serve their country. The lives lost in this incident will never be forgotten, and their memory will continue to inspire others to work towards a better future for all Salvadorans.
Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Lives of El Salvador’s Police Director and Fugitive Banker
In a devastating incident, a military helicopter crashed in eastern El Salvador on Sunday night, claiming the lives of nine people, including the country’s police director and a fugitive banker. The crash has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, with President Nayib Bukele expressing his condolences to the families of the victims.
Victims of the Crash
Among the deceased are Mauricio Arriaza Chicas, the director of the National Civil Police, and Manuel Coto, a former bank manager who was a fugitive and had been captured in Honduras in connection with a multimillion-dollar embezzlement case [[1]]. The other victims include commissioners of the National Civil Police Douglas Omar García Funes and Rómulo Pompilio Romero Torres, as well as Corporal Abel Antonio Arévalo and Sub-Sergeant Gerson Ricardo Batres Lucero. Lieutenants Jonathan Alexander Raymundo Morán and Alexis Alberto Quijano López, and government communicator David Herman Cruz Guevara were also among those who lost their lives in the crash [[2]].
Investigation and Response
While details of the accident are still scarce, President Bukele has confirmed the identities of the victims and expressed his deepest condolences to their families. The government has also declared three days of national mourning, with flags flying at half-mast in tribute to the deceased [[3]]. The United States Embassy in El Salvador has also
