Overview
- Residents and merchants discovered a partial collapse of the malecón on the morning of Sunday, June 21, after hearing a loud noise and finding a section of the sea wall and promenade detached.
- The Municipality of Chorrillos has sealed off access to the beach, banned pedestrian and recreational use, and said it is coordinating technical evaluations with the Autoridad del Proyecto Costa Verde.
- Reports and on-site checks show erosion of the malecón foundations, damage to sidewalks and stairs, and an exposed streetlight pole whose base is at risk of failure.
- The Navy’s Hydrography and Navigation office has kept an alert for anomalous waves along the coast through June 26, a factor that is delaying immediate repairs and shaping the scope of inspections.
- Local businesses warn of lost weekend income and neighbors recalled similar collapses in 2025, pressing authorities for durable reinforcement work and a clear timetable for recovery.