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The bodies of Wilder Alexis López, 20, and Rey David Vásquez Ramos, 24, both from La Entrada, were discovered in advanced decomposition near El Porvenir on September 25; they had been missing since September 19 and were last seen in Trinidad, Copán.

A 50-year-old merchant was rescued alive in a mountainous area of Santa Rita, Copán, after being held for several days by kidnappers who demanded 2 million lempiras (about $80,000).

Authorities arrested a woman known as "La Wendy" in Santa Rosa de Copán and seized 18 packets of crack and nine of cocaine, linking her to small-scale drug dealing in the neighborhood.

Isabella, a five-year-old from Nueva Arcadia in Copán, was found dead in the Chamelecón River after being reported missing; preliminary reports indicate she drowned.

Security Minister Gerzon Onán Velásquez and National Police Director Rigoberto Oseguera Mass announced increased patrols, community prevention programs, and improved street lighting in La Entrada, Copán, to combat extortion and drug trafficking.

William Alexander Cáceres Castro, 27, a mototaxi driver from La Entrada, was killed on Monday in Quebrada Seca after being pursued by unknown assailants on a motorcycle; authorities are investigating the motive.

Zoé Cano, 19, was discovered dead in an apartment in La Entrada, Copán, with multiple stab wounds and neck injuries; authorities believe she was killed in a violent altercation and estimate the crime occurred on August 16.

The defense of Alexander Chande Ardón, the former mayor of El Paraíso, Copán, challenged the prosecutor's request that the court disregard its own financial expert report, calling the move extraordinary; a verdict is set for August 24.

Authorities arrested four men in Copán including Víctor Hugo Romero Chinchilla, a former alternate congressman for Libre, on suspicion of murder and attempted homicide; the crimes are allegedly linked to the kidnapping of Romero's son.

Lelis Armando Gabarrete, 38, was fatally shot by gunmen on a motorcycle as he crossed a road near a gas station in San Juan de Opoa, Copán; police are investigating the motive.