Surquillo viral fight participant explains how brawl began

A street fight in Surquillo, Peru, that became a viral video has a new explanation from one of the men involved. Javier Valladares, a 27-year-old wholesale ice cream vendor, said the brawl started on a street in Surquillo when a truck blocked a traffic lane.

Valladares stated that he and a colleague were unloading products at a bakery when a verbal dispute erupted with the truck's occupants. He claims the truck's occupants exited their vehicle and pushed him and his colleague after the initial argument. The situation quickly devolved from insults to a physical fight.

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I decided to fight him. One on one. I didn't think it would go further. I didn't think there would be all this show.

"I decided to fight him. One on one. I didn't think it would go further. I didn't think there would be all this show," Valladares recounted. He admitted that using a fire extinguisher during the confrontation was an inappropriate reaction, attributing it to a moment of anger.

Following the video's widespread circulation on social media, Valladares expressed regret and apologized to Surquillo residents. He stated his intention to continue working and prevent similar incidents. The case has been reported to authorities, and the truck's license plate has been noted.

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Nobody is perfect and unfortunately I got clouded in that moment and it got the better of me.