The search for 5-year-old Loan Danilo Peña, who vanished in Corrientes, Argentina, has taken a grim turn with the detention of three new suspects, intensifying the investigation into his disappearance now stretching over 10 days. Among the detained are María Victoria Caillava, a municipal official, her husband Carlos Pérez, a former naval officer, and Walter Maciel, the ex-police chief of 9 de Julio. These developments follow the discovery of Loan’s DNA and traces of blood in the couple’s Ford Ka, casting doubt on their previously stated alibi.As the investigation delves deeper into possible human trafficking angles, authorities are exploring leads that suggest Loan may have been taken across the border to Paraguay. The community of 9 de Julio, still reeling from the initial shock, continues to rally behind José Peña, Loan’s father, who led a march demanding the return of his son. During the emotionally charged demonstration, María Noguera, Loan’s mother, collapsed in tears and required medical attention. The case has now garnered wider attention, with the investigation unfolding under the watchful eye of both national and international observers.
Key points
- Three new suspects detained in the Loan Danilo Peña case, including a municipal official and a former naval officer.
- Investigation finds Loan’s DNA in suspects’ vehicle, hinting at human trafficking.
- Loan’s parents lead a community march in 9 de Julio, demanding his safe return.
