Ate Residents Protest Mayor's Fence Removal: 'Arbitrary and Illegal'

Residents of Ate, Peru, are protesting the removal of neighborhood fences by Mayor Franco Vidal. They claim the removal was done without prior notice or proper procedure. One resident stated, "This is arbitrary and illegal; he didn't follow the administrative process." Dr. Luis Pastor, a municipal law expert, commented on the situation, saying the mayor's actions were "pessimamente asesorado" (poorly advised) and that such decisions require a participatory process. The protest highlights concerns about transparency and community engagement in local governance. The video footage shows the tense atmosphere of the protest and the actual removal of the fences.