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Living in Peru
Israel J. Ruiz


The mayor of Lima, Luis Castañeda affirmed that the municipality would not stop building the bypass at the intersection of Universitaria and Venezuela Avenues in Cercado de Lima.

He assured that despite protests, construction would continue, explaining that the university had requested the construction of a new road and that an agreement had been made between the municipality and San Marcos in 1991.

Castañeda stated he would not be intimidated by vandals and riots, assuring that stopping the project would only be giving into disorder and misconduct.

A police vehicle was set on fire and 14 police officers, including a colonel and a captain, were injured in the riot which took place in front of the university on Thursday afternoon.

Violence began when students attempted to organize an unauthorized march to downtown Lima.

As the march was being organized several students attacked construction workers, at which time the police intervened.

This only made students angrier and they began throwing rocks. The national police responded by throwing rocks as well and firing tear gas.

23 students were detained by police.