# Keiko Fujimori Responds to Gold Merchant's Release in Trujillo Kidnapping

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori praised police after a kidnapped gold merchant was released alive in Trujillo.

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Jenss Lara Tantaquilla was kidnapped violently on the Sunday morning in Trujillo and was subsequently released alive near his home in the Víctor Larco district. [^1]

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori issued a statement on Monday regarding the release of Jenss Lara Tantaquilla, a 31-year-old gold merchant who was kidnapped in Trujillo on Sunday morning. [^2]

An armed attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday on Junín Húsares Avenue in Trujillo, resulting in the deaths of four people. [^3]

The Interior Ministry of Peru issued an official statement on August 31 confirming that Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde did not travel to Trujillo due to a delicate family situation. [^4]

The Government of Peru decided to sever diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran based on its commitment to international law and the defense of democracy. [^5]

Keiko Fujimori expressed condolences to the families of four victims who were killed in Trujillo and praised the National Police of Peru for their rapid and firm response. [^6]

The National Police of Peru and Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde announced the arrest of five suspects, all with prior police records, who were involved in the kidnapping case. [^7]

Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde stated via Canal N that his absence from Trujillo was due to other assigned activities and responsibilities rather than family issues. [^8]

The four victims identified in the attack were Farhad Andrea Monzón Lingán, Nadia Edith Urtecho Rodríguez, Luis Alberto Rojas Ramos, and Christopher Eduardo García Álvarez. [^9]

Peru cited the deterioration of democratic values in Iran, including the repression of peaceful demonstrations and the persecution of political opponents, as reasons for the decision. [^10]

Peru expressed deep concern over the obstruction of the International Atomic Energy Agency's work by Iran, which has denied inspectors access to nuclear facilities. [^11]

The decision to sever diplomatic relations does not entail the rupture of consular relations, which will continue to protect Peruvian citizens in Iran. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Jenss Lara Tantaquilla was kidnapped violently on the Sunday morning in Trujillo and was subsequently released alive near his home in the Víctor Larco district. (elcomercio.pe, News)
2. Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori issued a statement on Monday regarding the release of Jenss Lara Tantaquilla, a 31-year-old gold merchant who was kidnapped in Trujillo on Sunday morning. (elcomercio.pe, News)
3. An armed attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday on Junín Húsares Avenue in Trujillo, resulting in the deaths of four people. (La República.pe, News)
4. The Interior Ministry of Peru issued an official statement on August 31 confirming that Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde did not travel to Trujillo due to a delicate family situation. (La República.pe, News)
5. The Government of Peru decided to sever diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran based on its commitment to international law and the defense of democracy. (Agencia Andina, News)
6. Keiko Fujimori expressed condolences to the families of four victims who were killed in Trujillo and praised the National Police of Peru for their rapid and firm response. (elcomercio.pe, News)
7. The National Police of Peru and Defense Minister Rafael Belaúnde announced the arrest of five suspects, all with prior police records, who were involved in the kidnapping case. (elcomercio.pe, News)
8. Defense Minister Rafael Belaunde stated via Canal N that his absence from Trujillo was due to other assigned activities and responsibilities rather than family issues. (La República.pe, News)
9. The four victims identified in the attack were Farhad Andrea Monzón Lingán, Nadia Edith Urtecho Rodríguez, Luis Alberto Rojas Ramos, and Christopher Eduardo García Álvarez. (La República.pe, News)
10. Peru cited the deterioration of democratic values in Iran, including the repression of peaceful demonstrations and the persecution of political opponents, as reasons for the decision. (Agencia Andina, News)
11. Peru expressed deep concern over the obstruction of the International Atomic Energy Agency's work by Iran, which has denied inspectors access to nuclear facilities. (Agencia Andina, News)
12. The decision to sever diplomatic relations does not entail the rupture of consular relations, which will continue to protect Peruvian citizens in Iran. (Agencia Andina, News)

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