Latin America has been badly hit by the pandemic, and this month Peru reimposed stricter restrictions on movement. The illegal birthday party on Saturday was organized on social media and drew a crowd of around 120 at the Thomas Restobar, the interior ministry said in a statement confirming the 13 deaths. Six people, including three police officers, were injured, the interior ministry said. I am calling for the maximum punishment possible for the nightclub owners,” she told RPP. The interior ministry said 23 people had been detained and that authorities are trying to identify the organizers and the owners of the premises.

Source: Manila Times August 23, 2020 15:11 UTC