Overview

• Fernando Velasco says a funeral arrangement with his photo and bullet casings was left at his parents’ home, following videos and messages warning him to stop blocking illegal occupations.
• The municipality reports thwarting up to four attempts to seize La Chira beach and has installed a gate to restrict unauthorized access.
• Velasco alleges a PNP colonel arrived with state security and Ministry of the Interior vehicles, opened the gate without presenting authorization, and facilitated entry for would‑be occupiers.
• Municipal sources warn a new push is being organized, with payments of up to 200 soles offered to recruit barristas and construction workers to assemble roughly 500 people.
• For safety, the mayor’s family has temporarily left the district as he continues duties with a bulletproof vest and private protection while requesting guarantees and a formal investigation.