Tag: Luis Alberto Heber

Saturday, January 18th 2025 - 10:28 UTC
Uruguay: Mrs. Heber's murder suspect granted house arrest

Uruguay's Judiciary Friday granted house arrest to Deputy Commissioner Ricardo Zabala, who has been indicted for the 1978 murder of Cecilia Fontana, mother of former Interior Minister Luis Alberto Heber. As per Judge Verónica Ester Pena Molina's decision, Zabala was moved to a seaside resort residence citing health problems. He is the only person prosecuted for that crime. The case has resurfaced in recent years.
Monday, November 6th 2023 - 10:34 UTC
Uruguayan political crisis: Opposition demands accountability amid passport scandal

Uruguayan opposition chairman Fernando Pereira insisted Sunday in Montevideo that the political crisis over the issuance of a passport to notorious drug trafficker Sebastián Marset is not over, despite the cabinet reshuffle announced Saturday by President Luis Lacalle Pou, who broke a two-day silence on the political crisis that began with leaked audios between the former foreign minister and his vice minister.
Thursday, October 12th 2023 - 09:08 UTC
Penadés expelled from Uruguay's Senate

Uruguay's Senate unanimously voted Wednesday to expel Gustavo Penadés as a member after he was handed down 180 days of pre-trial detention for his alleged involvement in 22 sexual crimes, it was announced in Montevideo.
Thursday, October 5th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
US Embassy in Montevideo: DEA will not return, but help is available

Despite the interest of Interior Minister Luis Alberto Heber, the Embassy of the United States in Montevideo said Wednesday that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has no immediate plans to reopen its office on Uruguayan territory.
Saturday, September 30th 2023 - 08:53 UTC
Uruguay to be miked for security reasons

Uruguay's Ministry of the Interior will deploy microphones in public places to capture loud sounds such as gunshots to help geolocate incidents, it was reported Friday in Montevideo. The agency has already launched a purchase process from the company Sound Thinking.
Wednesday, September 27th 2023 - 09:24 UTC
Uruguayan Interior Minister wants DEA back

Uruguay's Interior Minister Luis Alberto Heber insisted Tuesday it would be a wise move to bring back the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to the South American country. Heber made those remarks days after the escape of many drug traffickers who had been granted house arrest.
Friday, March 31st 2023 - 10:26 UTC
Uruguayan authorities exchange data with CIA to fight crime

As the United States intelligence apparatus seems to be expanding throughout the region, Uruguay's Interior Minister Luis Alberto Heber Thursday admitted the South American country exchanged information with the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Wednesday, February 8th 2023 - 23:46 UTC
Crisis in Uruguayan Police after Lacalle Pou dismissed the entire leadership amid corruption cases

The removal of the police leadership by order of the President of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, generated the biggest crisis in this force so far in this government. The head of state replaced the National Police Director, Diego Fernández, and the Executive Subdirector of Police, Jorge Berriel, it was reported late Tuesday.
Monday, January 30th 2023 - 09:52 UTC
Positive security balance for Uruguay during summer season, Minister claims

Uruguay's Interior Minister Luis Alberto Heber, who gained notoriety last week when he had a gun stolen from his home, said security during the summer season has yielded a positive balance.
Tuesday, August 30th 2022 - 22:37 UTC
Uruguay, Brazil agree to deepen fight against organized crime along the border

Authorities from Uruguay and Brazil defense authorities have held bilateral meetings towards coordinating joint efforts along the border between the two countries to carry out operations against drug trafficking and organized crime in the area.