Innova Schools Case Renews Alarm Over School Violence: Over 2,700 Cases Reported in Lima This Year

A recent case of alleged sexual violence at the Mayorazgo campus of Innova Schools in Lima has brought the persistent issue of school violence back into the spotlight. Official records show that Lima Metropolitan has documented over 2,700 reports of psychological, physical, and sexual violence in both public and private institutions so far in 2026.

These figures were presented by Marcos Tupayachi, the regional director of Education for Lima Metropolitan (DRELM), during a conference addressing the Innova Schools incident. While the number of reports has decreased from the peaks seen after the pandemic, school violence remains at high levels in the capital. The DRELM platform, SíSeVe, recorded 4,446 cases in 2022, which rose to 7,621 in 2023 before falling to 6,726 between 2024 and 2025. This year, over 2,700 complaints have already been filed.

Tupayachi acknowledged that the actual number of incidents could be higher, as not all cases are officially registered. In response, the DRELM plans to launch "Reporta Ya," a new regional platform designed for students and parents to report risks, threats, harassment, and other violent situations before they escalate. Meanwhile, the First Provincial Prosecutor's Office for Family in Santa Anita has opened a protective investigation into the Innova Schools case, focusing on allegations of inappropriate touching against a 10-year-old student. Seven 11-year-old students are reportedly involved, and the investigation includes reviewing security footage, student records, and conducting interviews.