In November 1984, the MRTA orchestrated the kidnapping of journalist Vicky Peláez and cameraman Percy Raborg in Cusco, Peru. The operation was politically motivated, aimed at drawing attention to the plight of MRTA prisoners and turning a military setback into a political victory. The kidnapping successfully garnered significant media attention, …
The MRTA kidnapped Vicky Pelaez and a cameraman from the 90 Segundos news program in the morning hours, in order to publicly denounce the arrest of their militants in Paucartambo, thus preserving their integrity. The statement read by a hooded Víctor Polay was not broadcast on Channel 2 due to …
On December 8, 1984, members of the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) kidnapped two journalists from Channel 2: Vicky Pelaez and her cameraman. During the kidnapping, the journalists were forced to do a report in which MRTA members explained their differences with the PCP-Sendero Luminoso. The kidnappers also took advantage …
On December 8, 1984, journalist Vicky Peláez and cameraman Percy Raborg from Canal 2 were kidnapped by members of the MRTA. The kidnappers demanded that the channel broadcast a video with their demands to the government. This incident highlighted the MRTA's tactic of using media coverage to gain attention for …
