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Peru Culture Ministry Demands FPF Sanctions After Racist Abuse of Alianza Lima’s Eryc Castillo

The push targets repeat discrimination at Cusco’s Inca Garcilaso stadium.

Overview

  • Eryc Castillo was subjected to racist insults from a section of the home crowd during the CiencianoAlianza Lima match in Cusco, according to multiple reports.
  • The Culture Ministry formally urged the Peruvian Football Federation to open disciplinary proceedings, with no federation sanctions announced to date.
  • Under Law No. 30037 and the FPF’s justice code, identified offenders can be barred from stadiums for up to two years, and Cienciano could face venue penalties if responsibility is proven.
  • Authorities offered anti-discrimination training to CONAR and Cienciano and said they will call Cusco clubs to coordinate preventive measures.
  • The incident follows a recent allegation involving player Sashenka Porras at the same venue, while Alianza Lima had not issued an official condemnation and may file a formal complaint, according to local press.