The circus company The Tarumba issued an official statement this November 5, 2025 in which clarify your position about the fiscal intervention that occurred in Arequipa, after 28 soldiers of the Peruvian Army were found taking down the circus tent after the end of his season in the Vallecito sector.
In the document, the cultural institution assured that did not request military support for this task and that the young people were hired individually by local company Mandarina Productionsresponsible for the production of the show in the city.
“The production company requested the disassembly service from the Voluntary Military Service personnel of the Peruvian Army who were on leave, as a way to generate additional economic income,” said La Tarumba.
The organization stressed that each contract was personal and paidwith payments deposited directly into participants’ accounts and with legal insurance activated during work.
Willingness to collaborate with authorities
In its statement, La Tarumba highlighted its 41-year career and reiterated its commitment to transparency and institutional respect.
“We are fully respectful of the institutions and express our complete willingness to collaborate with the investigations announced by the Peruvian Army and the corresponding authorities,” he stated.
The company thanked its public for its support and recalled that its work seeks to contribute to the social and cultural development of the country through art and training.
Context of fiscal intervention
La Tarumba’s clarification came after an intervention by anti-corruption prosecutor Manuel Aquinowho confirmed the presence of military personnel dismantling the circus tent in Arequipa. The 28 soldiers from the Mariano Bustamante barracks were transferred to the Anticorruption Police to testify about the facts.
The prosecutor also intervened Colonel EP Marco Antonio Quispe Astetehead of the 3rd Service Brigadeand at technical second EP Justo Palomino Quispewho would have authorized and facilitated the movement of the personnel.
The Army confirmed that the Inspector General opened an investigation to determine responsibilities and possible violations related to the use of military personnel in private activities.
Prosecutor’s Office and Army maintain investigations
Both the Anticorruption Prosecutor’s Office like him Peruvian Army parallel investigations are open for a possible case of embezzlement of usethat is, the use of public resources for purposes other than the service. Meanwhile, La Tarumba reiterated that The agreement was civil and externalmade through the intermediation of a local private production company, without institutional intervention from the Army.
