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City Council urges Peru to release U.S. citizen Laurie Berenson
Los Angeles City Council · October 31, 2025
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Summary
Following public testimony from advocates, the council adopted a resolution calling on the Peruvian government to release Laurie Berenson, a U.S. citizen convicted in Peru. Supporters cited reported due‑process violations and called on federal authorities to intervene.
The Los Angeles City Council on Oct. 31 adopted a resolution urging the government of Peru to release Laurie Berenson, a United States citizen who remains incarcerated after military and civilian proceedings in Peru.
Speakers at a public hearing described Berenson's case as a miscarriage of…
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