Key Suspect in Armonía 10 Bus Attack Arrested in Peru

On May 23rd, 2025, Peruvian authorities announced a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the March attack on the Armonía 10 orchestra's bus. Yojairo Arancibia Villano, identified as the second-in-command of the criminal group "Los Injertos del Cono Norte," was apprehended in Huánuco. Colonel José Cruz, the officer in charge of the investigation, stated, "The importance of this capture is undeniable, considering the many criminal events linked to this individual." Villano, who has a prior record for robbery dating back to 2017, is believed to have orchestrated the attack that tragically killed a singer. The arrest included the recovery of evidence such as firearms and ammunition. This arrest marks a crucial step in dismantling the criminal organization and bringing justice to the victims.