Overview
- The XX Bolivarian Games run November 22 to December 7 across Lima, Callao and Ayacucho, with the main opening at the Real Felipe fortress on November 22 and a second ceremony planned in Ayacucho on November 25.
- The Bolivarian flame arrived in Lima on November 16, received by President José Jerí from COP chief Renzo Manyari, launching a 3,500 km torch relay through nine cities including Cusco, Machu Picchu, Arequipa, Paracas and Ayacucho.
- President Jerí created the multisectoral Comité Promotor Bolivariano to coordinate delivery, working with Education Minister Jorge Figueroa, new IPD president Sergio Ludeña and COP president Renzo Manyari.
- ODEBO confirmed last‑minute program cuts citing lack of quorum and logistics, removing events such as kickboxing, muay thai, racquetball, climbing and several athletics, boxing and diving disciplines.
- Organizers report 4,066 athletes from 17 countries, Zapping will stream the competitions live nationwide 24/7 across eight channels, and critics continue to flag incomplete venues and call for Contraloría oversight.