Uruguay - September 2025

On 28 September, two individuals entered Acting Attorney General Mónica Ferrero’s home, opened fire, and allegedly attempted to place explosives in her backyard in what was seen as an assassination attempt against the country’s top anti-narcotics prosecutor. The incident occurred while Ferrero and her family were at home under police protection and resulted in no injuries. Police believe the attackers were linked to an international crime group led by fugitive drug lord Sebastián Marset. The assault is thought to be retaliation for a recent anti-narcotics operation led by Ferrero, which seized over two tons of cocaine and led to several arrests. In addition to targeting Ferrero personally, officials claim the attack was also meant to send a warning to members of the judiciary involved in prosecuting organized crime. Assassination attempts are extremely rare in Uruguay, making this episode a major escalation and a serious warning sign of the increasing influence of organized crime in the country. 

Sources: Insightcrime, Pagina 12, El Observador, El Pais, Infobae