A terrorist attack in Peru ahead of presidential elections kills 14
At least 14 people, including two children, have died in a remote region of Peru known for coca production, the military said on Monday.
2024-07-07 15:21:02

According to authorities, the mountainous region is Valle de los Rios Apurimac, Ene y Mantaro (VRAEM) where 75 percent of the cocaine is produced in the South American country. Police accuse Shining Path of acting as a 'bodyguard' for drug dealers.
"There are probably more deaths," Cervantes told RPP radio yesterday.
The military accused Shining Path of being responsible for the killings, which had been described as a genocide. But UN statement also assured the Peruvian people of a "safe election process". The United Nations condemned 'the murder' and expressed its solidarity with the victims and their families."In the context of the ongoing election process, we call on all actors to act responsibly and avoid hate speech that increases tensions," the UN office in Lima said in a statement.
Peru will hold elections in less than two weeks, with left-wing leader Pedro Castillo set against right-wing Keiko Fujimori.Castillo wins field ahead of Fujimori ahead of the June 6 vote, securing 44.8 percent support in a poll released Sunday by the Institute of Peruvian Studies (IEP), compared to 34.4 percent for Fujimori.
Monika Walker is a senior journalist specializing in regional and international politics, offering in-depth analysis on governance, diplomacy, and key global developments. With a degree in International Journalism, she is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices through factual reporting. She also covers world news across every genre, providing readers with balanced and timely insights that connect the Caribbean to global conversations.
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