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Businessman Apologizes After Video Shows Him Kicking Doctor at Miraflores Crosswalk

He issues a written apology citing an impulsive reaction tied to stress and insecurity.

Overview

  • The incident, recorded by municipal cameras and the victim’s phone, occurred at the Tripoli and Bolognesi intersection in Miraflores.
  • The victim, 32-year-old doctor Renata Pulcha Ugarte, says she tapped a vehicle that encroached on the pedestrian crossing before being kicked from behind.
  • She publicly denounced the attack as machismo and abuse of power and says the assailant tried to grab her phone as she filmed.
  • Media identify the alleged aggressor as Manuel Acuña Forno, who acknowledged responsibility in a statement shared by Cuarto Poder.
  • Reports describe him as linked to PC Corporación, a detail presented by outlets with limited independent confirmation, as road-safety experts say the conduct could carry penal consequences.