Columns were written for American newspapers, such as "The Washington Post" and "The New York Times," calling on the US to pressure Peru to free Berenson. Other writers, however, took the contrary position, including the "Wall Street Journal" online edition. Her parents had a short independent film made in protest against her earlier military trial, and her story was reported on several top television news shows. Her parents continued to work for her release and their website provided regular updates on Berenson's situation.