Liceo Naval sexual assault case triggers calls for school reform in Peru

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A sexual assault investigation at the Liceo Naval Almirante Guise in San Borja, Lima, has sparked national outrage and calls for institutional reform in Peru. Following the alleged assault of a 16-year-old student on a school bus, a judge ordered four months of preventive detention for six adolescents, who have been transferred to the Maranguita juvenile center. Officials from the National Program of Juvenile Centers (Pronacej) noted that these minors may remain in the facility even if they reach adulthood, depending on future judicial rulings.

The incident has prompted significant political and social responses. The Ministry of Education is developing a directive to allow for the expulsion of offending students, a measure previously restricted by regulations aimed at promoting school coexistence. Additionally, members of the Chamber of Deputies have proposed transferring the administration of military-run schools to the Ministry of Education.

Public figures and activists have also weighed in. Influencer Marina Gold testified to experiencing long-term bullying at the same institution, while actor Christopher Gianotti criticized the school's handling of student violence. The case has highlighted broader concerns regarding school safety, with the SíseVe portal recording over 11,000 reports of school violence in Peru between January and August 2026.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Education plans to remove the term 'civil war' from history curricula regarding the 1980-2000 period, labeling it as terrorism instead. www.proycontra.com.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] Minors will remain in juvenile centers even if they reach adulthood if more severe judicial measures are ordered. diariodechimbote.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Judge Roxana Isabel Palacios Yactayo ordered four months of preventive detention for six students. diariodechimbote.com · ahora.com.pe · radioyaravi.org.pe · dsn.pe · soltvperu.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Seventh Family Prosecutor's Office of Lima Centro has initiated a preliminary investigation into the alleged sexual assault. soltvperu.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The SíseVe portal recorded 11,805 reports of school violence in Peru between January and August 2026. soltvperu.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Education will develop a directive to allow the expulsion of offending students. lahora.pe · gestion.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] Influencer Marina Gold testified to experiencing bullying during her three years at the Liceo Naval. karibena.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] The victim's lawyer is seeking an 8-year detention sentence for the accused students. altavoz.pe · www.cronicaviva.com.pe