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A Cuban citizen and a Venezuelan were shot dead on Friday morning in the Lurigancho-Chosica district of Lima, in a new episode of the wave of violence ravaging Peru, increasingly involving Latin American migrants in plots of hired killings and extortion.
According to a report by the newspaper El Comercio, the victims were having breakfast in front of the Rinconcito Ayacuchano restaurant, located at kilometer 15 of Carapongo Avenue, when they were caught off guard by armed men who opened fire in broad daylight, right before the eyes of passersby and local residents.
The National Police of Peru cordoned off the area and opened an investigation to determine the causes of the attack. Initial indications point to a possible settling of scores or the collection of fees from motorcycle taxi drivers operating in the area, a recurring practice of criminal organizations vying for territorial control in Lima.
Although the identities of the Cuban and the Venezuelan killed in Lurigancho-Chosica were not revealed, this incident adds to a series of episodes in which migrants find themselves involved as either victims or perpetrators of violence in Peru.
Just two weeks ago, the Peruvian police themselves arrested five suspected members of the group Los Maleantes del Cono, including two Cubans and three Venezuelans, identified as responsible for the murder of Indonesian diplomat Zetro Leonardo Purba, which occurred in Lima on September 1.
According to the information released, those arrested were connected to crimes of extortion and contract killing, and firearms, explosives, and drugs were seized during an operation in San Martín de Porres.
The involvement of foreign citizens, particularly Cubans and Venezuelans, in these criminal organizations has raised alarms in Peruvian society and reinforces the perception of an increase in transnational crime in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions about Violence in Peru and the Involvement of Foreigners
What happened in the attack outside the restaurant in Lurigancho-Chosica, Lima?
A Cuban citizen and a Venezuelan were shot dead while having breakfast in front of the Rinconcito Ayacuchano restaurant. The attackers fired in broad daylight, and the incident is linked to the wave of violence involving migrants in Peru.
What is the reason behind the attack in Lurigancho-Chosica?
The initial signs point to a possible settling of scores or extortion of mototaxi drivers operating in the area. These practices are common among criminal organizations vying for territorial control in Lima.
How is this incident related to other recent crimes in Peru?
The involvement of foreign citizens in crimes such as extortion and hired assassination has increased the perception of transnational crime in Peru, with several recent cases of migrants involved in violent acts.
What actions is the National Police of Peru taking in response to these events?
The National Police of Peru has cordoned off the attack site and has launched an investigation to determine the causes and those responsible for the crime. Additionally, they have increased operations to dismantle criminal gangs in Lima.
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