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Tragic Flag-Waving Event in Lima: One Dead, 60 Injured

4/4/2026

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On April 3, at least one person was killed and around 60 injured during a flag-waving event ahead of derby at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru.
Club Alianza Lima expressed condolences and said it is cooperating with authorities to clarify incident.
Initial inspections ruled out structural failures.
Fire official Marco Pajuelo confirmed no damage to the stadium.
Peruvian Professional Soccer League said Saturday's match would proceed as scheduled.

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On April 3, at least one person was killed and around 60 injured during a flag-waving event ahead of derby at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru.
Club Alianza Lima expressed condolences and said it is cooperating with authorities to clarify incident.
Initial inspections ruled out structural failures.
Fire official Marco Pajuelo confirmed no damage to the stadium.
Peruvian Professional Soccer League said Saturday's match would proceed as scheduled.