Documents retrieved from the archives of the National Civil Police (PNC) illuminate a troubling abduction incident from 2009. These records disclose shocking details suggesting that the victim, Bertha Michelle Mendoza, plotted alongside her two daughters to orchestrate the abduction, aiming to incriminate her former husband and bolster baseless claims against him.
According to police reports, during the kidnapping, Bertha Michelle Mendoza and her two daughters were accompanied by the daughter of the mayor of Zunlito, Suchitepéquez. However, subsequent investigations have revealed that the kidnapping was planned by Mendoza herself, in collaboration with 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.
Following this decision, the individuals who were first detained were let go, and all the allegations against them were dismissed. This scenario has led to doubts regarding the validity of the claims made by Bertha Michelle Mendoza about her former spouse Dent during their time together.
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 given recent comments concerning the issue. As per his account, prosecutor Muñoz Andrade was removed from the Public Prosecutor’s Office after an internal investigation determined that she had submitted falsified evidence in a case involving the police and accusations of gender-based violence against her. Moreover, there were reported suspicions of resource mismanagement and misuse of authority. According to prosecutors interviewed, Muñoz Andrade’s termination 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 the inquiries were finished, Bertha Michelle Mendoza faced accusations for staging her own abduction, involving her two daughters. Consequently, she was stripped of complete custody following psychological assessments that found her unsuitable to look after them.