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Guna Yala Leader to Remain in Jail for Rape of 10-Year-Old

Panama's Appeals Court upheld the arrest of a 64-year-old Guna Yala community leader. He is accused of raping his 10-year-old niece in February. The defense sought to change the bail conditions, but the court unanimously rejected the request.


Guna Yala Leader to Remain in Jail for Rape of 10-Year-Old

In Panama, the leader of the Guna Yala community, 64-year-old Sahila, will remain in custody. This decision was confirmed by the Appeals Court, which rejected the defense's request to change the precautionary measure. The case concerns the rape of a 10-year-old girl. The incident occurred on February 7th in the community of Ustupu. The perpetrator is the victim's uncle. The court found that there is a risk of obstructing the administration of justice. The Guna Yala Prosecutor's Office presented irrefutable evidence of the suspect's guilt. This concerns the aggravated rape of a minor. The court unanimously confirmed the legality of the initial detention decision.