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Surco Halts Demolition at Property Linked to Congresswoman as Public-Land Drive Enters New Phase

City leaders plan criminal complaints following a partial recovery, with 42,000 square meters flagged across 213 lots.

Overview

  • Surco reports a first-stage recovery of about 3,500 square meters across 29 lots, with 14 returned voluntarily and 15 requiring municipal and police intervention.
  • The municipality intervened at a property tied to Congresswoman María Acuña, recovering roughly 100 square meters while suspending demolition due to safety concerns inside the home.
  • Mayor Carlos Bruce says about 63 square meters remain to be reclaimed at that site and will seek judicial authorization to enter the residence for further demolition.
  • Residents and lawyers contest the actions as abuse of authority, filing judicial challenges and a criminal complaint as the Public Ministry documented the operation on scene.
  • Officials will issue coercive execution notices to around 120 lot owners and warn of potential usurpation charges carrying prison terms of up to 12 years.