Kidnapping of journalist Vicky Pelaez and cameraman
Temporary kidnapping of journalist Vicky Pelaez to denounce the arrest of emerretistas
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 pressure from the government, but was authorized in the evening hours. Shortly afterwards, the journalist and her cameraman were released.