Overview

• National Police officers intercepted a man carrying a revolver about 15 meters from the stage during the mayor’s official event in Villa María del Triunfo, prompting an immediate suspension and evacuation.
• An agent from Depincri VMT told RPP the detainee intended to shoot Rafael López Aliaga, and the suspect remains in custody for forensic tests and criminal inquiries.
• The Municipality of Lima said the detainee confessed he went to the event to fire at the mayor and reported two additional arrests, including one person allegedly carrying a grenade.
• The Interior Ministry credited an intelligence-led operation with the capture near the event site.
• Some reports indicate a second suspect may have escaped and is being sought, while López Aliaga publicly stated he was targeted and later resumed official activities.