Lima Traffic Congestion
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Lima's municipality has closed its historic center to vehicular traffic to manage anticipated protests. This measure has caused immediate traffic congestion, stranding buses and forcing passengers to walk. Separately, drizzle and gray skies have brought cooler temperatures to the city, impacting morning commutes.
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