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Overnight Halloween, Criolla Celebrations Trigger Dawn Cleanups in Arequipa and Lima

Authorities mounted early-morning cleanups in Arequipa after all-night gatherings.

Overview

  • Large crowds celebrated into the morning across Peru, with RPP recording dispersal around 6 a.m. in Miraflores.
  • Arequipa’s historic center registered 20 tonnes of waste after the festivities, with street sweeping beginning at 4 a.m.
  • Post-event enforcement there sent 65 vehicles to the impound lot, closed a nightclub, and produced six inspection reports.
  • Authorities deployed 110 police officers, 100 serenazgo personnel, and 80 municipal staff, reporting one person injured and one detained.
  • Pre-announced controls limited Plaza de Armas access, while costume rentals in Arequipa ranged from 25 to 60 soles as families also crafted recycled outfits.