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Palmeiras Fan Dies in Lima Open-Top Bus Crash as Regulators Flag Unauthorized Tour Operator

The Brazilian embassy is assisting the family during repatriation procedures.

Overview

  • Police say Cauê Brunelli Dezotti, 38, struck his head on a low bridge while standing on the upper deck during a Costa Verde tour, received first aid, was taken to Clínica Maison de Santé and was pronounced dead.
  • ATU reported the bus had no valid authorization for tourist service, the driver lacked the required tourism credential, the vehicle was more than 15 years old, and sanctions included a fine, a ban from tourist service and planned impoundment.
  • The unit was identified as plate F4T-780, registered to Solbus Transporte Turístico E.I.R.L., according to the transport regulator.
  • The body remains at Lima’s forensic institute pending release, with the Brazilian embassy coordinating consular support as the family and a funeral service arrange the transfer to Brazil.
  • Dezotti was a urologist and medical professor from São Paulo state, and Palmeiras issued an official note of condolence.