Three people were arrested Sunday after a bomb exploded early Saturday at the Dalí nightclub in Trujillo, Peru, wounding 44 people and triggering a criminal investigation. Sunday at 11: 00 a. m. ET — tva had earlier used the term “attentat” in coverage, reflecting local alarm over organized crime in La Libertad.
Dalí Nightclub Explosion Leaves 44 Injured in Trujillo
The blast struck the Dalí nightclub in Trujillo early Saturday morning, leaving 44 people injured, including three minors aged 16 to 17. Gerardo Florián, director executive of the Trujillo health network, said at least ten patients have been discharged from hospitals while four remain in serious condition; some victims required surgery for blast wounds.
Three Arrested After Dalí Blast, Police Confirm
Police confirmed the arrest of three individuals in connection with the nightclub explosion, announcing the detentions on Sunday; images circulated in local media show suspects led away in handcuffs. Municipal authorities ordered the Dalí club closed for 30 days, citing violations of opening hours and a municipal decree that bans access to minors.
Tva Headline Used ‘Attentat’ as La Libertad Records Repeated Explosions
Earlier headlines, including one from tva, characterized the bombing as an “attentat” and initially cited more than 30 injured. That earlier count was later updated to 44 by regional health officials as hospitals continued to treat and evaluate victims from the scene.
La Libertad’s Security Context Cited by Regional Data
La Libertad has experienced a surge of explosions this year: official tallies list 286 explosions in 2025, with 136 occurring in Trujillo. The region is also described in official statements as affected by extortion and illegal mining; authorities say those problems coexist with the spike in violent incidents that officials are investigating alongside the nightclub bombing.
More details about the arrests and the municipal closure were announced Sunday at 11: 00 a. m. ET; the Dalí nightclub will remain closed for 30 days under the municipal order announced at that time.
