Alianza Lima Terminates Trauco and Peña Contracts After Montevideo Assault Allegation

Overview

• Alianza Lima announced the dismissal of Miguel Trauco and Sergio Peña, confirming the contract terminations after internal suspensions.
• Carlos Zambrano remains under contract but is separated from the squad, with local reports indicating his deal is expected to be rescinded in the coming days.
• The alleged assault was reported to have occurred on January 18 at the team’s Montevideo hotel during preseason activities.
• Three days after the incident, the complainant filed a report at Hospital Muñiz in Buenos Aires, and the case was sent to the 14th National Criminal and Correctional Court, which ordered a forensic exam and protective measures.
• Argentine media report that the woman said she knew Zambrano and later encountered Trauco and Peña in the room, sought immediate medical attention upon return to Argentina, preserved clothing as evidence, and the accused players have denied the allegations.