INABIF's Actions Spark Public Outrage: Video Shows Forceful Subdual of Child

INABIF's Controversial Handling of Child in Los Olivos Sparks Outrage Los Olivos, Peru – A video circulating on social media has ignited public outrage over the handling of a child by personnel from the National Institute for the Wellbeing of the Family (INABIF). The video, filmed by a neighbor, shows INABIF staff forcefully restraining a young girl on the ground. The incident occurred on June 9th, 2025, in the Los Olivos district of Lima. The footage shows the girl visibly distressed and crying while being held down. One eyewitness, a neighbor who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "It was terrible to watch. They were so rough with her. Someone yelled, 'Let her breathe!' but they didn't stop." The video has been widely shared, prompting calls for an investigation into INABIF's protocols and training. The INABIF has yet to release an official statement, but the incident raises serious questions about the safety and wellbeing of children in their care. The Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations has announced an investigation into the incident. The case underscores the need for improved training and stricter protocols for handling vulnerable children.