Detention and sexual violence in San Martín de Porres
Detention of a woman in San Martin de Porres on July 23, 1992, who was subjected to sexual violence with objects during her captivity. Menstruation prevented a complete rape, but she was assaulted with weapons.
A woman was arrested on July 23, 1992 in the district of San Martin de Porres, Lima. During her detention, she was subjected to sexual violence with objects by security personnel. The affiant reported that the fact that she had soiled her underwear due to menstruation saved her from possible rape by the security guards, although she was sexually assaulted with weapons. This case illustrates the practices of torture and sexual violence that occurred in the context of detentions during the internal armed conflict.