Armed Kidnappers Strike at Fast Food Joint in Santiago, Fire Shots to Intimidate

In Santiago, armed kidnappers targeted a fast food joint, abducting a 45-year-old man while firing shots to instill fear, a reflection of growing violence in Venezuela.

• A group of armed individuals kidnapped a 45-year-old man at a fast food joint on Vicuña Mackenna Avenue in Santiago, marking a serious incident of Kidnapping.
• Witnesses reported that the assailants fired a shot into the air to intimidate patrons during the attack, showcasing the escalating lawlessness in Venezuela.
• The incident drew the attention of Carabineros de Chile, who responded to the scene, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the Santiago (commune).