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Peruvian Singer Electrocuted Onstage in Lima as Viral Video Spurs Safety Questions

Carlos Suárez plans legal action after reporting minor burns.

Overview

  • The incident occurred during a set by Mi Mejor Amigo Scott at the Yacana Quilca bar in Centro de Lima, where Carlos Suárez received a shock after touching a microphone and collapsed.
  • Attendee video posted by accounts including Micky Rhaa spread widely on social platforms, garnering millions of views and driving broader media coverage.
  • Suárez was hospitalized and later discharged; he says he is stable, suffered two first‑degree burns, and did not lose consciousness.
  • Reports cite prior warnings about electrical issues from the preceding band and point to suspected grounding faults at the venue as a possible factor.
  • Suárez says he will file a complaint against sound technician Armando Luke, while venue representatives and authorities conduct inquiries with no sanctions announced.