Police Investigate Brutal Murder of Benque Viejo Labourer in San Ignacio

Police are investigating the brutal murder of 45-year-old Carlos Oscar Luis Lara, a labourer from Benque Viejo, whose body was discovered on Sunday, December 29, in the Maya Ranch area of San Ignacio. Authorities responded to the scene around 8:34 a.m. and found Lara with multiple chop wounds.

According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, Lara left his home on Saturday, October 28, around 10:30 p.m., and was later found lifeless with severe injuries. When questioned about the location, ACP Romero stated that it was not a place Lara was known to frequent, as he was typically seen around San Ignacio, often late at night. Police are still trying to determine why he was in that area.

According to ACP Romero, investigators have not identified any threats or rivalries involving Lara, and no weapon was recovered from the scene.