Ronaldo Adolfo Arce Díaz
Ronaldo Adolfo Arce Díaz is a former evangelical pastor who was convicted of multiple sexual offenses, including the sexual abuse and attempted rape of a minor. His crimes, which occurred between 2011 and 2012, involved a 14-year-old girl who was part of his congregation. In November 2022, he was sentenced to 34 years in prison, a ruling that was upheld by appellate courts in 2023. The case has garnered significant media attention, particularly due to comments made by José Miguel Villalobos, a political candidate and Arce Díaz's former legal representative, who controversially stated that the victim 'was not a girl'.
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Ronaldo Adolfo Arce Díaz was sentenced to 34 years in prison for multiple sexual abuse offenses.
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