The municipality of Lima is filing an appeal with the executive branch in connection with the closure of access to the Plaza de Armas.

Municipality of Lima announced that he had filed a lawsuit against amparo executive branch September 14, after the government decided to ban main square the Peruvian capital.

September 14 last year Municipality of Lima applied for protection from executive branch for the permanent installation of bars and parantes in the vicinity of the Plaza de Armas, which prevent the free access of Peruvian citizens and tourists, ”the statement said.

In addition, they stated that the closure of the streets of the Historic Center was arbitrary organized by the Government and that “it interferes with the free access of residents to their homes and employees of institutions and businesses located in the Historic Center.” damaging the economic development of this important area of ​​the city.”

“The metropolitan commune hopes that constitutional Court to declare null and void any legal provision that restricts the right of citizens to a balanced environment and provides closed public access to the Plaza de Armas in Lima and its environs, as well as to the historical center of Lima.

Finally, they recalled the positive decision of the judiciary, which “will benefit all the citizens of Lima, thereby setting a precedent that guarantees and protects the public interest of society.”

Measures affect business

demonstrations registered a few weeks ago near the Government Palace to demonstrate the rejection of the presidential leadership Peter’s castleaffects the economy of businesses located around this institution.

It’s no secret that moving around Lima’s historic center is becoming increasingly difficult, not only because of the ongoing work, but also because of the fence, guarded by several police officers, that was placed around Lima’s Plaza Mayor, put up by these protests.

This limitation resulted in losses at least S$144 million in 2022 merchants and small entrepreneurs from nearby businesses. The losses were confirmed by the National Confederation of Merchants.

His representative Eduardo Estrada explained that each month the losses average SGD 18 million, which adds up to SGD 144 million. In addition, he explained that they are between 1,200 and 1,300 people. merchants affected by the closure.