La Victoria Mayor Alberto Sanchez Aizcorbe decided enough was enough and thought
about a low cost method on how to rid the plaza of prostitutes, who also
attract crime, and drug use in the area. His answer: More light.
In association with the electric company Luz Del Sur, Sanchez installed high
power lights that illuminate the entire plaza, eliminating the 'dark' corners
that served as work stations for area prostitutes.
"Manco Capac Plaza, being the emblem of La Victoria, will only get better. We
are now recovering dry landscaped areas and converting them into lush green
gardens. We are planting trees, and the plaza is under 24 hour security watch
by municipal security forces," sustained the proud mayor to Peru's RPP Radio.
Sanchez also indicated that the successful recovery efforts at Manco Capac
Plaza will be implemented in other parks throughout the district.
