The PUCP expressed concern about the “sustained deployment” of law enforcement agents PNP and members of the Armed Forces which, in recent days, have remained around its campus in Lima. The university assured that this scenario is unusual and that it has been closely observed by its authorities.
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In a statement released this Saturday, the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru He clarified that it has not been intervened by the Police or any other authority. He also specified that the identification of students within the facilities has not been requested, a practice that – he highlighted – would be incompatible with the university autonomy guaranteed by the Constitution.
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The institution explained that the images spread on social networks correspond to seven officers who asked to use the toilets. That entry was authorized in a limited and supervised manner. Likewise, he pointed out that, by prior agreements, police personnel can access the banking area for security work.
The PUCP He stated that, after reviewing his security cameras, he confirmed that no law enforcement agent requested documents from students or workers. However, he stressed that the persistent presence of police and military forces around the campus generates concern among the academic community.
PUCP will continue to monitor the situation in protection of students, teachers and administrative staff
The PUCP pointed out that, although it respects the state of emergency in force in Lima, the continued deployment of the Police and the Armed forces around campus over the last few days is atypical. For this reason, he reported that he has been following the issue with concern.
The statement emphasizes that the campus must be a safe space for students, teachers and workers. In this framework, the PUCP indicated that it is up to law enforcement to guarantee the exercise of citizen rights, even in emergency contexts.
The institution reiterated its commitment to the protection of its community and assured that it will continue to monitor the situation around the campus as long as the police and military presence remains.
