Overview

• The incident unfolded on October 8 at Radio La Decana during a campaign visit, with Butters sheltering for about two hours before police escorted him to the San Martín station.
• Protesters threw eggs, stones, trash and water as officers formed a cordon; Butters wore a helmet and bulletproof vest and some police were hit by projectiles.
• Demonstrators accused him of being an “assassin,” displayed photos of the January 9, 2023 victims and demanded explanations and apologies.
• Butters alleged that non-journalist “agitators” joined the on-air exchange and framed the episode as an attempt at political intimidation, also criticizing the program’s host.
• Avanza País and politicians including Keiko Fujimori, Adriana Tudela, Karol Paredes and Alejandro Cavero condemned the aggression, with no arrests reported in the coverage reviewed.