'It's not life's plan. It's machismo': Outrage in Peru over 22-year-old woman's murder

Translation posted 7 June 2018 9:04 GMT



In a short period of time, 22-year-old Eyvi Liset Ágreda Marchena made the front pages of Peruvian media. The first time was on April 24, when it was reported that a man sprayed her with fuel and set her on fire while she was returning home from work by bus, and again on June 1, when she passed away from the serious burns that affected 60% of her body.

This latest case of femicide has shocked Peru and underscores a serious issue that continues to affect the country.

The aggressor, Carlos Javier Hualpa Vacas, was Ágreda's former coworker and had allegedly been harassing her for weeks. After initially denying his involvement, Hualpa eventually confessed to the attack which eventually lead to Ágreda's death.

In his statements, Hualpa revealed he sprayed gasoline on her and set her on fire “because he felt used” by Ágreda. Hualpa claimed that Ágreda had to be taught a lesson because she owed him some money:

More:
https://globalvoices.org/2018/06/07/new-gender-based-murder-outrages-and-shocks-peru/




Carlos Javier Hualpa Vacas