The attack on Court Prosecutor Mónica Ferrero added a new chapter this Sunday with the discovery of the van in which the attackers allegedly fled. The vehicle was found burned in a peripheral area of Montevideo, suggesting an attempt by those responsible to erase evidence and complicate the investigation.
Police sources confirmed that the van was completely burned, although Forensic Police specialists are working to recover remains that could allow them to identify fingerprints, weapons, or possible DNA traces. This incident adds to the list of factors that indicate meticulous planning.
How the attack happened
The attack on the Court Prosecutor occurred early Sunday morning, when at least three people entered Ferrero's home from a street parallel to the building. According to the investigation, the attackers climbed onto the rooftops of the building and fired several shots at the house.
In addition to the bullets, sources close to the prosecutor confirmed that an explosive device was left in the yard, prompting the call of the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Brigade. The device was immediately removed and taken for forensic examination. The Ministry of the Interior reported that there were no injuries, although the home suffered material damage.
The sequence shows coordination: entry through a side entrance, shots fired from the rooftops, and escape in the van, which was later set on fire. Investigators are now trying to reconstruct the vehicle's path using video surveillance cameras installed in Montevideo.
Official and political reaction
Interior Minister Carlos Negro urgently summoned the highest police authorities. After the meeting , he declared that those responsible "are going to fall," referring to the priority the case will have for the ministry. The investigation is being handled jointly by the Forensic Police, the Explosives Squad, and the Investigations Department.
The scale of the attack on the Supreme Court prosecutor sparked immediate reactions within the political system. President Yamandú Orsi received direct information from the authorities and maintained contacts with opposition leaders to convey a message of institutional unity.
Leaders from all political parties expressed their support for Ferrero and demanded a firm response from the state. On social media, they concurred in describing the incident as an act of "institutional gravity," calling for organized crime not to be allowed to influence the work of the judiciary.
Social and cultural impact
Armed violence is not foreign to Uruguay, but cases of this type are rare. Neighbors in the neighborhood reported that hearing gunshots at that time of the morning generated fear and confusion. The subsequent discovery of the explosive device reinforced the idea that it was a planned attack, with a clear message against the Chief Prosecutor .
In everyday life, where most people are more concerned about the price of yerba mate, milk, or making ends meet, an attack of this magnitude erupts with force and shifts the focus of concerns. The issue of security once again occupies a central place on the public agenda.
Next steps
The investigation remains confidential. Several hypotheses have not been ruled out, although everything points to an act of intimidation linked to ongoing criminal cases. Expanding protection to other judges and strengthening patrols in sensitive areas of the capital are being considered.
The attack on the Supreme Court prosecutor has the country on alert and eagerly awaiting the results of the investigation. The discovery of the burned-out van is, for now, the most concrete clue in a case that strikes at the heart of democratic institutions.
