Plaza taurina más antigua Latinoamérica refugio por COVID-19

The oldest bullring in Latin America, located in Lima, has been repurposed as a shelter for the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mayor of Lima, Jorge Muñoz, announced that the plaza, established in 1766, will accommodate 150 beds and provide health services and balanced meals. The arena, historically used for bullfights, has been transformed with beds and supplies from the 2019 Pan American Games. The plaza, inaugurated under Spanish viceroy Manuel Amat, is situated by the Rimac River in a colonial neighborhood. As of the report, Peru had 1,065 COVID-19 cases and 30 deaths, according to John Hopkins University.

What is the new purpose of the historic bullring in Lima?

• A museum

• A sports arena

• A shelter for the homeless

• A shopping mall

How many beds will the bullring accommodate?

• 200

• 250

• 150

• 100

What items from the 2019 Pan American Games are being used in the bullring?

• Medals

• Beds, mattresses, and pajamas

• Uniforms

• Sports equipment

Where is the bullring located in Lima?

• In the business district

• In a colonial neighborhood connected to the historic center

• On the left bank of the Rimac River

• Near the airport

As of the report, how many COVID-19 cases were recorded in Peru?

• 500

• 1,065

• 2,000

• 3,500