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Virú school suspends in-person classes following extortion threats
The María Caridad Agüero de Arresse school in the Virú district of La Libertad, Peru, has suspended in-person classes, transitioning to a virtual format through October 30. This decision follows extortion threats made by criminals demanding money, including threats to plant explosives at the school.
Teachers reported the threats, which aim to jeopardize the physical and psychological integrity of students, faculty, and staff. The regional manager of Education for La Libertad, Rufino Rodríguez Román, confirmed that the National Police of Peru are investigating the incident to identify those responsible. This case marks the tenth educational institution in the La Libertad region to fall victim to criminal activity, which has previously included dynamite attacks and shootings.
Entities
División Comando Radioeléctrico Norte · La Libertad · María Caridad Agüero de Arresse · National Police of Peru · Oberá · Rufino Rodríguez Román · Unidad Regional II · Virú
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The alleged abuse occurred when the victim was 13 years old. oberaonline.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The suspect was detained on Sunday, October 25, at 10:00 AM. oberaonline.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The arrest followed a report by a school director regarding the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old student. oberaonline.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 33-year-old man was arrested in Oberá, Argentina. oberaonline.com.ar