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]