Hector Delgado Parker kidnapping by MRTA

Héctor Delgado Parker, businessman of Channel 5, was kidnapped by the MRTA on October 4, 1989 and held hostage until April 21, 1990. The drama of his kidnapping led to the reinforcement of media self-regulation in the coverage of terrorist acts. This case was one of the most mediatized kidnappings perpetrated by the MRTA, which was looking for media impact.