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Controversial Pizarro Statue Restored in Lima Amid Indigenous Protests

Controversial Pizarro Statue Restored in Lima Amid Indigenous Protests
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  • Pizarro statue reinstalled in Lima after 22 years away.
  • Ceremony marks Lima's 490th founding anniversary.
  • Statue depicts Pizarro on horseback with a drawn sword.
  • Event attended by Lima's mayor and Madrid's regional president.
  • Indigenous leaders protest, citing Pizarro as a mass murderer.
  • Return of statue sparks debate on colonial legacy in Peru.
  • Security tight at closed event, reflecting societal divisions.
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