Sexual violations by military personnel in the Province of Tingo María
Sexual violations committed by members of the Armed Forces against women in Tingo Maria during 1989, recognized by testimonies of military members.
Members of the Armed Forces committed rape against women in the province of Tingo Maria. A testimony from a member of the Armed Forces acknowledges the existence of sexual violations without specific motive, mentioning that they occurred even when they were not on patrol. The witness describes how they controlled the entrance bridge to the base and the nearby villages. These events were part of a broader pattern of sexual violence perpetrated by the forces of law and order during the internal armed conflict.