La Victoria

La Victoria is a district in Lima, Peru, notable as the location of the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium, home to the Alianza Lima football club. The district is in the news due to a tragic incident that occurred at the stadium on Friday, prior to a derby match between Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes. Hundreds of fans were attending a 'flag-waving event' in support of Alianza Lima when the incident occurred. Reports indicate that at least one person died and dozens more were injured. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation, with a possible human avalanche being considered. The event has cast a shadow over the upcoming match and raised concerns about safety measures at large gatherings in the district.