Killing of prisoners in Lima's prisons
Massacre of prisoners in Lima's prisons on June 18-19, 1986, widely covered by media outlets such as Caretas
On June 18 and 19, 1986, there was a massacre of prisoners in Lima's prisons. This event had great media impact and was widely covered by Caretas magazine and other media. The magnitude of the violence and the circumstances of the events marked a breaking point in the relationship between Alan Garcia's government and the press, diluting previous agreements of self-regulation in the coverage of violence.