The tragedy that occurred in the secret premises of “CalmaTripas” in Huancanewhere ten people – including nine studentsl Huancané Pedagogical Institute– died in a fire, prompted the authorities to dictate 18 months preventive detention against the owners of the facility.
He Judge Ángel Adrián Laura Apazaof the Preparatory Investigative Court of Huancane, He also issued a federal arrest warrant for him Rosa Yamira Nahomi Quispe AquiseOwner of the premises who remains fugitive. The measure is also enough José Javier Huanca CoilaQuispe’s partner and the restaurant’s chef, who is currently receiving medical treatment for burns sustained during their stay scary.

Prosecutor Wilfredo Flores Espillico accused Quispe and Huanca of the alleged crime of qualified homicide by omission, claiming that these were the defendants They did not provide any assistance to the victims during the Fire. The public prosecutor also points out that there was a lack of such in the premises Security measures necessary to prevent this type of Emergencies and that it was operated without an operating license.
The event occurred on December 4, 2025, when a group of young people were celebrating their birthday at the site. “CalmGuts.” According to iTax investigationthe tragedy began with the explosion of one gas bottle, This started a fire that quickly spread throughout the restaurant. The teenagers who were on the second floor were trapped and could not escape due to the lack of minimum security conditions. security and to the lack of support from the people who were on the first level of the premises.
The Failure to help would have been decisive in the fatal outcome, with ten remaining Deaths. One of them has not yet been identified. The Public Prosecutor’s Office claims that those who were on the first floor did not try to help those affected or put out the fire, which further exacerbated the scale of the disaster.

The pain and indignation of the Related of victims have led to complaints negligence both against the owners of the establishment and against the Authorities local. The parents of the deceased students stated that the institution had already been warned in advance because it was acting in such a way informal and because they do not have the necessary permits.
One of the parents expressed his outrage by saying, “If the prosecutor’s comments had been heeded, this would be the case.” Fire “That wouldn’t have happened.” He also questioned the lack of action by the authorities that would have allowed the facility to continue operating without respecting basic safety standards. Security. “Our children screamed, they cried, they tried to save themselves,” he lamented, calling for justice and transparency.

The provincial mayor of HuancaneValerio Tapia Tapia, declared three days of provincial mourning and assured the affected families of the community’s support. He in turn Ministry of Educationn issued a statement expressing regret over the incident and confirming that psychological support was being provided to the victims’ relatives and colleagues. deceased students.
Now it is Public Prosecutor’s Office continues investigations to determine the responsibility of the owners of the premises and other possible parties. The Puno Regional Directorate of Education In addition, socio-emotional support measures for those affected by this tragedy were coordinated with the Ministry of Education.