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Carabayllo School Moves Classes Online After Extortion Threats Target Sixth-Grade Promotion

The shift runs through Sept. 26 to prioritize student safety after parents received violent WhatsApp messages.

Overview

  • Parents reported WhatsApp threats that warned a child would be killed and explosives detonated at the promotion if police were contacted.
  • Media outlets cited differing demands and identities, with reports of S/60 per student and S/1,000 total and names including “Los D.E.S.A.” and “Deza Nueva Generación.”
  • One image sent to families showed the classroom name beside apparent explosives, a bullet and a pistol, heightening alarm in the community.
  • The school released students early and, in coordination with UGEL 04 and DRELM, announced virtual instruction from Sept. 23–26 with in-person classes set to resume Sept. 29.
  • Local police and the Carabayllo serenazgo were engaged to reinforce entry and exit security through year-end as parents pressed for immediate protective measures.