News Summary: Politics, Justice, and International Events Today
Pope Leo XIV marked a historic milestone by delivering a speech before the Spanish Congress. During his address, the pontiff called for an end to political disqualification and firmly defended the rights of migrants. In this context, a Peruvian family living in Spain had the opportunity to share their testimony of social and religious integration with the Pope during a massive gathering at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
In regional politics, Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparked controversy by announcing that he will restore diplomatic relations with Peru if candidate Roberto Sánchez wins the elections. Meanwhile, in Lima, a high level of voter absenteeism was reported during the second round of elections. The districts of Miraflores, San Isidro, and Surco led this trend, with more than 136,000 people failing to vote.
On the other hand, the Supreme Court of Justice of Peru issued an important ruling regarding the rights of minors. The court determined that the opinions of children and adolescents must be heard and considered mandatorily in custody trials. This measure seeks to protect minors in vulnerable situations and ensure that their interests are the priority in all judicial decisions.
Regarding public safety, a man identified as Junior Vargas Castillo was shot dead inside a betting shop in the Comas district of Lima. The crime occurred in front of a police station and was captured by security cameras. The police are investigating the case as a possible settling of scores between criminal gangs involved in extortion and protection rackets.
In the south of the country, a mother from Puno, Isabel Pacori López, made an urgent appeal to health authorities through RPP. Her one-month-old baby suffers from a serious heart condition and needs an emergency transfer to the National Institute of Child Health in San Borja, Lima. The family is asking for immediate support to secure an air transfer that could save the little girl's life.
Internationally, an air tragedy was reported in the Dominican Republic. A private jet, a Gulfstream G200 model, crashed near the runway of the La Romana International Airport while attempting an emergency return. Unfortunately, authorities confirmed that the accident resulted in two deaths.
Finally, in the world of entertainment, the television program "La granja VIP Perú" has entered its final week. Contestants Paul Michael, Gabriela Herrera, Mónica Torres, ‘Cri Cri’, Pamela López, and Shirley Arica are competing for a prize of 100,000 soles. The grand finale will take place on June 13, following the recent and surprising elimination of Diego Chávarri.