This image captures a daytime street protest in the historic center of Arequipa, Peru

This image captures a daytime street protest in the historic center of Arequipa, Peru. Approximately six to eight young individuals are visible, primarily students, walking in a procession along a grey cobblestone street. The street is bordered by light-colored sillar stone buildings characteristic of colonial architecture, featuring wrought iron window grilles, wooden doors, and decorative cornices. In the immediate foreground, the upper torso and head of one person are obscured by a large, rectangular white protest sign held aloft. The sign displays handwritten red text stating: "CUMPLIR LA LEY 26271 NO ES OPCIONAL RESPETA EL MEDIO PASAJE UNIVERSITARIO" (Comply with Law 26271 It is not optional Respect the half University fare). This individual wears dark grey jeans with a tan belt and carries a brown cross-body bag. To the right of the central sign, a young male with short dark hair and a black leather-like jacket speaks into a grey megaphone held in his left hand. He holds a second white protest sign in his right hand, displaying partially legible blue text that includes "BIENESTAR SOCIAL" (Social Welfare), "EDUCACIÓN PARA" (Education for), and "+ GRATUIDAD" (Gratuity). Further to the right, another young male with short dark hair and glasses wears a beige baseball cap, a light grey long-sleeved shirt, and a black cross-body strap. A young female with dark hair, wearing a light denim jacket and a white top, walks beside him. Other individuals are partially visible in the background. The group is moving generally from background to foreground, slightly from left to right. The cobblestone street features a faded yellow line along its right edge. The sky is overcast.