Benjamin Saldaña Rocca

Benjamin Saldaña Rocca (1865–1912) was a distinguished Peruvian soldier and later journalist, mostly known for his role in exposing the Putumayo genocide which was perpetrated by Julio César Arana and the Peruvian Amazon Company.

Born in Lima, Saldaña distinguished himself as a soldier in the War of the Pacific, participating in battles such as San Juan, Miraflores, and San Pablo. After his military service, he founded several newspapers in Lima, including "El Fósforo," "La Pampa de Tebas," and "La Sotana," between 1899 and 1903. Around the age of 37, he relocated to Iquitos, where he established the newspapers "La Sanción" and "La Felpa." Through these publications, Saldaña courageously revealed the crimes perpetrated in the Putumayo region under Arana's company, advocating for justice and bringing international attention to the plight of the indigenous population.

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