Mario Cortijo and his harrowing testimony about bullying after the naval high school case: “I am a survivor of physical, psychological and sexual violence”

Peruvian actor Mario Cortijo shared a personal testimony regarding school bullying, publicly identifying as a survivor of physical, psychological, and sexual violence during his school years. Cortijo became visibly emotional while recounting his experiences.

His public statement was prompted by a recent bullying case at the Liceo Naval Almirante Guise. The incident moved him to speak out about his own past trauma and the broader issue of school-based violence.