“The mouth of the devil” is a lonely place on the outskirts of Lima. Sordid tales are told but none like the elimination of a professor and nine students from La Cantuta University in July 1992. The author: a death squad organized clandestinely by the regime of Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000).

The crime was perpetrated without much resonance 17 years ago and could have gone unpunished. But because of the relativies of the victims defending the right to life other people continue fighting: independent media, civil society, honest judges, including protesters armed forces.

The truth appeared and finally the power structure that covered up the crime could not escape justice: Its leader, the ex President Fujimori was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

The population quietly approved the decision in a transparent trial. However, a significant portion has expressed his disappointment: 59 per cent when issuing the verdict (April 7, 2009) and a 40 percent upon ratification (January 2, 2010).

The case of La Cantuta has left a profound imprint on the soul of Peru. The book and documentary project “La Cantuta in the devil´s mouth” tries to salvage the essential elements of this unique experience.