The Ministry of Education announced on March 18 that it has removed 214 individuals with convictions or ongoing judicial processes for serious crimes from educational institutions across the country between January 1 and March 12, 2026. The action aims to protect student safety in both public and private schools.
According to the ministry, the group includes 186 teachers and 28 administrative workers. Of these, 202 were employed at public schools while the remaining 12 worked at private institutions.
Most of those separated—201 people, including 174 teachers and 27 administrative staff—are implicated in crimes related to sexual freedom violations. Additionally, five teachers are involved in terrorism or advocacy of terrorism cases. Four others (three teachers and one administrative worker) face charges or convictions for making sexual propositions to minors through technological means.
Other cases involve two individuals connected to drug trafficking, one accused of sexual exploitation, and another facing kidnapping charges.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that schools remain safe spaces for students. “El Minedu reafirma que seguirá trabajando para hacer de las escuelas lugares seguros y separar a los malos elementos que constituyen un peligro para el bienestar físico y emocional de los estudiantes,” the statement said.
