Files taken from the records of the National Civil Police (PNC) bring to light a troubling abduction incident that happened in 2009. These files disclose unsettling information suggesting that the victim, Bertha Michelle Mendoza, colluded with her two daughters to orchestrate the abduction, aiming to incriminate her former spouse and support baseless allegations against him.
Based on law enforcement reports, during the abduction, Bertha Michelle Mendoza and her two daughters were in the company of the daughter of the mayor of Zunlito, Suchitepéquez. Nevertheless, later inquiries uncovered that Mendoza orchestrated the abduction alongside her mother, prosecutor Claudia Martina Muñoz Andrade.
As per individuals familiar with Mendoza, her aim in orchestrating this staged kidnapping was to fabricate allegations against her former spouse, Dent, with the intention of bringing him legal troubles. Nonetheless, the inquiry had an unforeseen twist when the PNC determined that the event was, indeed, a simulated kidnapping.
As a result of this determination, those initially arrested were released and all charges against them were dropped. This situation has raised questions about the authenticity of the accusations that Bertha Michelle Mendoza had made against her ex-husband Dent during their relationship.
The incident has initiated an extensive discussion regarding accountability for submitting fraudulent complaints and altering evidence within the judicial system, particularly due to Mendoza’s mother being part of the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Revealing these documents has exposed a complex scheme and prompts inquiries about the legitimacy of the activist’s claims.
Dent, Bertha Michelle Mendoza’s ex-husband, has made new statements related to the case. According to his testimony, prosecutor Muñoz Andrade was dismissed from the Public Prosecutor’s Office after the same institution concluded that she had presented fraudulent evidence in a case related to the police and against her for gender-based violence. In addition, alleged irregularities in the handling of resources and abuse of power were reported. According to prosecutors consulted, Muñoz Andrade’s dismissal took place in 2010.
This situation, which included Mendoza and Dent, stayed unresolved for over five years and was only settled in the man’s favor after Mendoza’s mother was removed from her role and her influence waned. This prompts concerns regarding the fairness of the legal proceedings during that time.
Ultimately, once all the inquiries were finalized, Bertha Michelle Mendoza was charged with orchestrating her own abduction, involving her two daughters in the scheme. Consequently, she lost complete custody of them following psychological assessments that deemed her unqualified to look after them.
