Overview
- Peruvian police are investigating a Santa Anita killing in which a man was shot in the head and dumped from a moving car, with security‑camera images capturing suspects and the escape vehicle.
- A 45‑year‑old mototaxi driver in Rímac died after being stabbed by two false passengers who posed as clients, according to the National Police of Peru.
- Valencia has activated timed street closures and traffic diversions through the holiday period, affecting more than 24,100 daily drivers and limiting access largely to transit, residents, parking access and mobility‑impaired users.
- Badajoz deployed an extraordinary device to deter street drinking on Dec. 24 and 31 and Jan. 5, with a permanent Local Police presence and alcohol and drug controls citywide during the festivities.
- Argentina’s weather service issued a double yellow alert for Rosario on Dec. 24 for heat and strong storms with possible hail and 80 km/h gusts, while Peru’s Senamhi cautioned that Lima could see worse air quality if heavy fireworks use coincides with poor dispersion conditions.