Landslides Block Panamericana Sur in Arequipa

Heavy rains in Peru's Arequipa region have caused landslides, blocking the Panamericana Sur highway and stranding hundreds of vehicles, including trucks and buses. The closure has forced passengers to walk for hours to cross the affected zone, risking their lives. The government has deployed military and logistical support, including an air bridge and a maritime bridge, to assist stranded people and transport materials. Cleaning work is ongoing, but progress is slow due to persistent rains and the risk of new landslides. The emergency has also affected the supply of food, with tons of perishable products spoiling due to the impossibility of continuing their journey. One person has died due to an accident caused by the road closure.