Overview

• The Concejo Provincial voted 10–5 in an extraordinary session to revoke Acuerdo N.° 075-2025-MPA, nullifying the cooperation pact with Gao Xia S.A.C.
• The canceled agreement had authorized a paid Chinese-themed light festival in the Juan Pablo Vizcardo y Guzmán (Selva Alegre) park from September to December 2025.
• Residents opposed the plan over biodiversity risks and the commercialization of a public area widely regarded as the city's lung.
• Mayor Víctor Hugo Rivera acknowledged procedural errors, cited the absence of a social impact report and legal guarantees such as a carta fianza and clear penalties, and directed managers to meet the organizer to seek a balanced option.
• Regidora Mayra Sumari voted against the repeal, arguing the company pledged park upgrades and social benefits, while analysts said the episode exposed gaps in the municipality’s project evaluation and contracting safeguards.