Overview

• Armonía 10 took the stage at Chosica’s 131st anniversary concert on Oct. 11 wearing bulletproof vests under strong police protection.
• The set reportedly lasted under an hour, and images from the performance spread widely on social media.
• Vocalist Giuseppe Horna said the band is using company-provided vests as a precaution due to rising crime and extortion.
• The security steps followed the Oct. 8 shooting near Agua Marina’s stage in Chorrillos that wounded five, including brothers Luis and Manuel Quiroga.
• Past violence continues to inform safety decisions, including the March 2024 killing of Armonía 10 musician Paul “Russo” Flores.