Children Among 33 Injured in Peru Nightclub Bombing Attack
At least 33 people, including children, have been injured in a bombing at a nightclub in Peru. The explosion occurred in the pre-dawn hours at the Dali nightclub in the province of Trujillo along Peru's northern coast, according to a statement from the local Emergency Operations Center.
Serious Injuries and Minor Victims Reported
At least five of the injured victims are in a serious condition, as confirmed by the executive director of the Trujillo Health Network, Gerardo Florián Gómez. Some victims suffered amputations and shrapnel wounds and were undergoing surgery. Among the injured are three minors: one 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds, Florián detailed.
Fiorella Mantilla, who was at the nightclub during the blast, told reporters she had glass embedded in her legs. She recalled that "it sounded as if the sound system had suddenly been turned off."
Chaotic Scene Captured on Video
In a video published by local newspaper La República, some people in the club yelled "Bomb!" and then, "Let's go!" following the explosion. A person filming the scene focused on a woman lying on the floor and urgently said, "Help the girl!"
Region Plagued by Violence and Crime
It wasn't immediately clear who was responsible for the attack, and a motive remains unknown. This explosion took place less than a month after another blast in the same city that damaged 25 homes but caused no injuries or fatalities.
The La Libertad region, where Trujillo is located, has recently been plagued by violence and crime. Extortion and illegal mining are significant issues, with the Andean portion home to Peru's largest gold-producing area. In 2025, the region experienced 286 explosions, 136 of which occurred in Trujillo, according to official figures.
The expansion of organised criminal groups has led to an increase in related crimes such as extortion, contributing to the unstable security situation in the area.
