Miraflores Street Overrun by Vehicles, Residents Accuse Municipality of Inaction

Miraflores Residents Raise Alarm Over Street Congestion and Municipal Inaction LIMA, Peru – Residents of Miraflores are voicing concerns over the increasing appropriation of Calle Gervacio Santillana by parked vehicles, leading to congestion and frustration. A recent video, widely shared online, depicts a continuous line of cars, vans, and trucks occupying significant portions of the street. The video's accompanying text, attributed to a local resident, states, "Vehicles are taking over Calle Gervacio Santillana in Miraflores, Lima, Peru, and the Miraflores Municipality does not exist! They never answer complaints!!" The complaint underscores a perceived lack of enforcement and responsiveness from local authorities regarding traffic and parking regulations. The footage, captured in a vertical format, is overlaid with a siren-like sound, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. While the video does not show any accidents or direct confrontations, it clearly illustrates the challenge residents face with public space management in the area. The author, identified as Defensa Miraflores, uploaded the video on June 18, 2025, from Peru. Local authorities have not yet issued a public statement regarding the specific allegations made in the video.