Quinrapata

Timeline Events 2

• Jan. 1, 1988

  Assassination of Journalist Hugo Bustíos

  Journalist Hugo Bustíos was assassinated in 1988 near Quinrapata, Huanta, Peru. The attack was carried out by individuals dressed in civilian clothes, and witnesses later identified military personnel from the Base of Castropampa as the perpetrators. Despite evidence and witness testimonies, the investigation faced significant delays due to lack of …

  Huanta, Peru CVR, página 546 y referencias de footnotes 54-59

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• Nov. 24, 1988

  Assassination of Hugo Bustíos

  On November 24, 1988, journalists Hugo Bustíos and Eduardo Rojas were ambushed while traveling on a motorcycle near Quinrapata, Peru. Despite identifying themselves as journalists, they were fired upon by assailants with covered faces. Bustíos was severely injured and later killed when an explosive device was placed on his body.

  Quinrapata, near Huanta, Peru

  #Hugo Bustíos #assassinations #journalists #Peru #human rights