In the Traffic Light of this Thursday the 30th, learn about El Comercio’s stance on the following topics. First, we highlight the victory of Juan Pablo Varillas, who reached the round of 16 at the San Marino Challenger after decisively defeating Jacopo Vasamì. Second, we acknowledge the recognition by the Ministry of Culture to Mabela Martínez for her long work in promoting Peruvian music. Finally, it is concerning that almost half of the prevention projects against El Niño remain stalled due to budget cuts.
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🟢 THE GOOD 🟡 NEITHER GOOD NOR BAD 🔴 THE BAD
🟢 Important Peruvian victory
The decisive victory of Juan Pablo Varillas over the Italian Jacopo Vasamì, with a clear 6-2 and 6-2, deserves to be celebrated as an example of sporting perseverance. The Peruvian, ranked 274th in the ATP rankings, had to first overcome the qualifying phase before reaching the main draw of the San Marino Challenger. His advance to the round of 16 shows that national tennis continues to build solid paths towards the international elite. We celebrate this victory.
🟢 A recognition for musical promotion
The Ministry of Culture has made a good decision by honoring Mabela Martínez as a Meritorious Personality of Culture, recognizing more than four decades dedicated to promoting Peruvian music. Her program “Sounds of the World,” running for 30 years on radio and 28 on television, has been a constant platform for national and international artists. This type of institutional recognition highlights the silent but fundamental work of those who strengthen independent cultural industries.
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🔴 Abandoned prevention
It is alarming that almost half of the projects aimed at preventing the effects of the El Niño phenomenon show 0% physical execution, just as a new rainy season approaches. More than S/11 billion in protection works remain stalled due to budget cuts by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, according to the Lima Chamber of Commerce. We urge the authorities to urgently prioritize these investments, as each delay multiplies the risk of a greater disaster.
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