In this episode of pplpod, we explore the controversial 2012 legal saga of Gastón Mansilla Yupanqui, a Peruvian university student whose act of self-defense sparked a national outrage.

While walking in Lima, Mansilla was accosted by two muggers armed with switchblades. Possessing a valid concealed carry permit, he defended himself with a firearm, resulting in the death of one attacker, Víctor Ríos Acevedo. However, instead of being exonerated, Mansilla was arrested and charged with homicide based on the Law of Proportionality—a repealed legal concept arguing that a victim’s defense weapon must match the aggressor's.

Tune in as we discuss:

• The details of the attack on Tacna Avenue and the immediate police response.
• The confusing appl ...