Silem García Peña
Silem García Peña is a former councilman of Xalapa, Veracruz, who has recently come under international scrutiny due to a warrant issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He is accused of being part of a criminal organization linked to Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of the controversial church La Luz del Mundo, involved in serious allegations of child exploitation and organized crime. García Peña allegedly used his position within the church to obstruct victims from reporting sexual abuse, leading to charges that could result in a lengthy prison sentence.
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Mexico:
Silem García Peña is accused of acting as the public relations chief for Naasón Joaquín García and the church.
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Mexico:
Silem García Peña is a former councilor and spokesperson for La Luz del Mundo who is now wanted by the US.
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Mexico:
He is a former councilor of Xalapa and was a spokesperson for La Luz del Mundo, now implicated in the case against Naasón Joaquín García.
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Mexico:
Silem García Peña is accused of being part of a wide network of organized crime and child exploitation.
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