The statue of Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro has been reinstated in Lima's Plaza de Armas, igniting a heated debate.
Its return, timed with Lima's 490th anniversary, highlights the ongoing tension between celebrating a city's founding and acknowledging its violent past.
While some view Pizarro as a founder, indigenous groups condemn him for his role in the conquest and oppression of the Inca Empire.
The controversy underscores the complex legacy of colonialism and the ongoing struggle to reconcile different historical perspectives in Peru.
