Kidnapping of Demetrio Tafur Ruiz by the MRTA
MRTA kidnapped Demetrio Tafur; released on July 28 through the mediation of the Church.
The MRTA kidnapped the president of the San Martin County, Demetrio Tafur Ruiz, requesting the intervention of the Church to solve this problem. Tafur was released on July 28, through the mediation of the Church. This case shows the mediating role that the Church played in some conflicts with subversive groups.