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May 15, 2026 – Peru –
Peruvian journalist Rosa María Palacios and regional reporter Mónica Delta are among media figures who have increasingly warned about hostility toward journalists in Peru, as another reporter recently became the target of death threats after denouncing alleged police misconduct. The latest case has intensified concerns among press freedom organizations regarding intimidation and retaliation against journalists investigating abuses of authority.
According to reports, journalist Luis Ángel Aragón received multiple threats after publicly accusing a police officer of involvement in an alleged kidnapping and robbery incident. The threats reportedly included messages warning that the journalist’s location was known and suggesting violent retaliation if reporting on the case continued.
Aragón had previously reported allegations involving a police officer accused of participating in the abduction and robbery of citizens in Peru. Following publication of the accusations, the journalist said intimidating messages began arriving through calls and digital communications. Local reports indicated that the threats created serious fears for the journalist’s safety and prompted appeals for protection measures from authorities.
Press freedom organizations and journalist associations condemned the threats and emphasized that reporters investigating alleged misconduct by security forces often face heightened risks. Advocacy groups argued that intimidation directed at journalists can obstruct investigations into abuse of power and discourage independent reporting on corruption and criminal activity.
Media rights defenders also warned that journalists working in regional areas frequently operate with limited institutional protection and face increased vulnerability when reporting on local authorities, police operations, and organized crime. Threats against reporters in Peru have remained a recurring concern for press freedom monitors, particularly in cases involving corruption investigations or politically sensitive reporting.
Supporters called on Peruvian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the threats and guarantee the journalist’s protection. Advocacy organizations stressed that authorities have a responsibility to ensure journalists can investigate allegations involving public officials without fear of violence or retaliation.
Press freedom groups continue emphasizing that intimidation against journalists undermines democratic accountability and weakens public access to information. Advocates argue that protecting reporters investigating abuses of authority remains essential for maintaining transparency, independent journalism, and public trust in democratic institutions.
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Peruvian journalist receives death threats after denouncing police officer
