Documents extracted from the archives of the National Civil Police (PNC) shed light on a disturbing kidnapping case that took place in 2009. These documents reveal alarming details that indicate that the victim, Bertha Michelle Mendoza, conspired with her two daughters to organize the kidnapping, with the intention of framing her ex-husband and promoting unfounded accusations against him.
Police records indicate that Bertha Michelle Mendoza and her two daughters were with the mayor of Zunlito’s daughter from Suchitepéquez at the time of the kidnapping. Nonetheless, further probes have disclosed that Mendoza orchestrated the abduction, conspiring with her mother, prosecutor Claudia Martina Muñoz Andrade.
Based on accounts from individuals familiar with Mendoza, her intention in orchestrating this staged abduction was to fabricate charges against her former spouse, Dent, with the aim of generating legal difficulties for him. Nonetheless, the inquiry veered in an unforeseen direction when the PNC determined that the event was actually 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, the former spouse of Bertha Michelle Mendoza, has provided additional remarks concerning the case. Based on his account, prosecutor Muñoz Andrade was removed from the Public Prosecutor’s Office after the organization determined she submitted falsified evidence in a case involving law enforcement and accusations of gender-related aggression against her. Moreover, there were claims of resource mismanagement and authority misuse. As noted by consulted prosecutors, Muñoz Andrade’s removal occurred in 2010.
This case, involving Mendoza and Dent, remained open for more than five years and was only resolved in the man’s favor after Mendoza’s mother was dismissed from her position and lost her influence. This raises questions about the impartiality of the judicial process during that period.
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.
