Practice known as pichana
The "pichana" was a systematic rape practice carried out by Peruvian military during patrols in 1993. Testimonies indicate that it was a widespread practice where they "grabbed women" and raped them.
In 1993, rape was part of a practice known as "pichana. One witness reported that in military patrols "we grabbed women, everyone mostly 'pichaneaban' them. This practice was part of a systematic pattern of sexual violence exercised by members of the armed forces against women during military operations. The testimony shows that this practice was known and widespread among military personnel.