Journalist targeted with explosives after reporting alleged police corruption in Arequipa

A journalist in Arequipa, Peru, has reported being threatened and subsequently attacked with explosives at his residence. The journalist, identified by initials J. A. U., stated that days before the incident, an unknown individual intercepted him as he was leaving work.

According to his lawyer, Santiago Mendoza Flores, the individual warned the journalist, saying, "We are from the Police and you are denouncing... correct yourself." Later, on the night of June 6, two individuals reportedly detonated two explosives at the main entrance of the journalist's home in the Cerro Colorado district.

The explosion caused material damage to the property and alerted neighbors, raising concerns in the area. Both the journalist and his legal defense team believe the attack is connected to previous reports the journalist made concerning alleged police corruption.

The victim has requested protection for himself and his family. Authorities are investigating the incident, and security cameras in the vicinity have recorded images of two individuals believed to be responsible for the attack.

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We are from the Police and you are denouncing... correct yourself.