Peru Prepares Security for Pope Francis Visit to Chiclayo, 1M Pilgrims Expected

Peruvian authorities are finalizing a security plan for Pope Francis's visit to Chiclayo, focusing on key sites like Santa María Cathedral and the Santuario Nuestra Señora de la Paz, with special access controls in the Cercado de Chiclayo. The event is expected to draw over one million pilgrims, posing significant logistical and security challenges. This is a routine state visit preparation, with no indication of elevated threat or deviation from standard protocols.