Overview
- The Metropolitan Municipality of Lima halted the Jan. 17 Plaza de Armas concert by order of Mayor Renzo Reggiardo following the deaths of EMAPE workers.
- The victims were identified as Jessica Corachahua Toledo and Wilfredo Rosales Mallma, with local reporting noting that Corachahua had worked only two days and left two minor children.
- The city said the serenade will be rescheduled and asked for public understanding as it finalizes plans.
- Reporting indicates a truck transporting chickens collided with escort vehicles protecting road crews on the Panamericana Sur, injuring eight additional workers.
- Protocol ceremonies continue on the anniversary program, and the 'Lima corre 10K' set for Sunday, Jan. 18, will proceed as planned.