10 Years Held Captive: Mexican Woman Freed in Peru

Mexican Woman Freed After Decade of Alleged Captivity in Peru A Mexican woman, Joana Lizeth Garza Delgado, has been rescued from nearly 10 years of alleged captivity in Peru. The ordeal began in 2012 when Joana, then 18, met her Peruvian partner, Jorge Luis Seminario Ramos, online. Initially, the relationship seemed promising, but it soon turned violent and controlling. According to Joana, she was isolated from friends and family, her movements restricted, and subjected to psychological abuse. "I was just trying to make it work," Joana says, expressing regret over her initial trust. The story gained traction when videos surfaced on Jorge's social media, showing Joana in distress. On May 17, 2025, Joana finally contacted her family, leading to a police raid in Chiclayo, Peru. Joana and her two daughters were rescued, and Jorge is now a wanted man. This case underscores the dangers of online relationships and the importance of support networks for victims of domestic violence.