Juan Carlos Velasco

Juan Carlos Velasco is the Minister of Health in Peru. He is newsworthy due to his role in reporting on the casualties following an incident at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in Lima, Peru, home of the Alianza Lima football club. The incident occurred during a gathering of fans before the Superclásico match between Alianza Lima and Universitario. Velasco announced that at least one person died and 47 were injured. He also stated that 17 of the injured were hospitalized. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation. Velasco's announcements are significant as they provide official information about the extent of the casualties and the government's response to the emergency.