Benjamin Saldaña Rocca (1865–1912) was a distinguished Peruvian soldier and later journalist, mostly known for his role in exposing the Putumayo genocide which was perpetrated by Julio César Arana and the Peruvian Amazon Company. Born in Lima, Saldaña distinguished himself as a soldier in the War of the Pacific, participating in battles such as San Juan, Miraflores, and San Pablo.
Benjamin Saldaña Rocca (1865–1912) was a distinguished Peruvian soldier and later journalist, mostly known for his role in exposing the Putumayo genocide which was perpetrated by Julio César Arana and the Peruvian Amazon Company. Born in Lima, Saldaña distinguished himself as a soldier in the War of the Pacific, participating in battles such as San Juan, Miraflores, and San Pablo.
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