Overview
- Authorities said the unrest began Thursday night when mattresses and furniture were burned in the Nazareno pavilion, triggering a fire.
- PRONACEJ reported no personal injuries among adolescents, said all are safeguarded, and opened an inquiry to clarify what happened and assign responsibility.
- The National Police reported a security agent at the center sustained a head injury after being struck during the disturbances, diverging from PRONACEJ’s account.
- Firefighters and police intervened after the incident was reported at 9:18 p.m., and officials said the situation was brought under control.
- The Defensoría del Pueblo sent teams to the site for on‑scene verification and ongoing rights monitoring, while families outside the facility decried poor communication and reported overnight transfers of nine youths from Piura.