A survivor of a military operation in Colcabamba, in Peru’s VRAEM region, has given a harrowing account alleging that soldiers opened fire without any prior warning. The testimony, reported by La República, has intensified criticism of the Peruvian Army’s conduct in the region, a longtime hotspot for counter-narcotics and counter-insurgency operations. The survivor’s account is likely to fuel demands for an independent investigation into the incident and broader accountability for military operations targeting civilian areas.
Walter Murrow
June 29, 2026
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