Lima's 10-km wall: One-time security boundary now symbolizes social inequality
10-km wall divides Lima into two worlds: affluent Santiago de Surco and impoverished San Juan de Miraflores
An aerial view of a boy standing on the 10-kilometer wall that separates the most exclusive and prosperous areas in the district of Santiago de Surco from an economically disadvantaged zone in the district of San Juan de Miraflores on July 9, 2023 in Lima, Peru. ( Klebher Vasquez - Anadolu Agency )
LIMA, Peru
In the heart of Peru's capital Lima, a 10-kilometer-long (6.2-mile) wall, initially built for security, now symbolizes social inequality as it divides the city into two contrasting worlds.
The boundary was first erected in the 1980s to safeguard against terrorism and incursions but evolved into a clear representation of social inequality between the upscale district of Santiago de Surco and the economically disadvantaged area of San Juan de Miraflores.
Known for its residential areas, commercial centers, and lush parks and greenery, Santiago de Surco offers a life of comfort and privilege to those in the eastern part of Lima who can afford properties with prices ranging up to $5 million.
Just a stone's throw away to the south, poverty reigns in San Juan de Miraflores, with property values peaking at a meager $300 as residents struggle to meet their basic needs.
*Writing by Faruk Zorlu in Ankara.
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