(IPYS/IFEX) – On 21 May 2005, Marilú Gambini Lostanau, a freelance journalist in the northern province of Chimbote, reported that unidentified individuals entered her home, searched through her personal effects and took several videos. Gambini, who was not at home at the time, dismissed the possibility that it might have been a random break-in. She […]
(IPYS/IFEX) – On 21 May 2005, Marilú Gambini Lostanau, a freelance journalist in the northern province of Chimbote, reported that unidentified individuals entered her home, searched through her personal effects and took several videos.
Gambini, who was not at home at the time, dismissed the possibility that it might have been a random break-in. She said she had filed the customary complaints at the local police station. She believes the stolen material had no journalistic value.
On 28 March, Gambini was the victim of a similar attack. Two strangers entered her home, restrained her and destroyed or stole various documents related to her investigations on drug trafficking. So far those responsible have not been identified.
The Chimbote sub-prefect’s office has been providing personal protection for Gambini since 2000, due to constant telephone calls and threats she receives because of her work.
