# Peru's Keiko Fujimori denies defense minister interrogated Trujillo suspects despite photos

Peru's President Keiko Fujimori denied Defense Minister Belaúnde interrogated Trujillo suspects despite photos.

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Keiko Fujimori, president of Peru, said that Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde did not participate in any interrogation of suspects captured by the National Police of Peru (PNP) after an attack in Trujillo, and that the interrogation was carried out by the police. [^1]

The Ministry of Culture inspected the Mollaque archaeological landscape in the Palpa province of Ica, Peru, due to suspected mining activities that could endanger the site. [^2]

Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde previously confirmed that relatives of a businessman kidnapped in Trujillo paid money for his rescue, and that the PNP was aware of the payment and followed it as part of the investigation. [^3]

Published photographs show Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde alongside PNP commander Óscar Arriola near the individuals identified as responsible for the attack in Trujillo. [^4]

Technical personnel identified and documented excavation pits, straw structures, and equipment during the inspection. [^5]

The inspection was conducted by the Decentralized Culture Directorate (DDC) of Ica in coordination with the Specialized Environmental Prosecutor's Office, the Turn Prosecutor's Office, and the National Police of Peru. [^6]

Fujimori said that Interior Minister César Astudillo's absence from La Libertad was due to a personal matter, and that she authorized Belaúnde to attend. [^7]

The Ministry of Culture stated that the identified information will be evaluated by authorities to determine appropriate actions regarding potential damage to the cultural heritage. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Keiko Fujimori, president of Peru, said that Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde did not participate in any interrogation of suspects captured by the National Police of Peru (PNP) after an attack in Trujillo, and that the interrogation was carried out by the police. (La República.pe, News)
2. The Ministry of Culture inspected the Mollaque archaeological landscape in the Palpa province of Ica, Peru, due to suspected mining activities that could endanger the site. (RPP, News)
3. Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde previously confirmed that relatives of a businessman kidnapped in Trujillo paid money for his rescue, and that the PNP was aware of the payment and followed it as part of the investigation. (La República.pe, News)
4. Published photographs show Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde alongside PNP commander Óscar Arriola near the individuals identified as responsible for the attack in Trujillo. (La República.pe, News)
5. Technical personnel identified and documented excavation pits, straw structures, and equipment during the inspection. (RPP, News)
6. The inspection was conducted by the Decentralized Culture Directorate (DDC) of Ica in coordination with the Specialized Environmental Prosecutor's Office, the Turn Prosecutor's Office, and the National Police of Peru. (RPP, News)
7. Fujimori said that Interior Minister César Astudillo's absence from La Libertad was due to a personal matter, and that she authorized Belaúnde to attend. (La República.pe, News)
8. The Ministry of Culture stated that the identified information will be evaluated by authorities to determine appropriate actions regarding potential damage to the cultural heritage. (RPP, News)

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