On December 25, 2025, during the Christmas Eve, a tragic incident shook the Loma Grande sector, in the Chiguirí Arriba parish, north of Penonomé. Violence erupted when a participant pulled out a knife and severely wounded the victim. Neighbors describe how the celebration turned from joy to chaos in seconds.
Eduardo Pascual Rodríguez Morán, 40, was the victim. Emergency services arrived on the scene, but the man no longer showed signs of life. The alleged perpetrator fled amid the confusion.
The National Police maintain search operations while the Public Ministry and Forensics begin proceedings to clarify the event. A homicide investigation has been opened.
The incident highlights the rising violence that affects even family celebrations. The Penonomé community is stunned and seeks answers.
