The agency stated that it has arranged for its technicians to carry out an intervention in the affected area where the graffiti was made with spray paint, in order to remedy the situation.
"An immediate intervention by the specialized technical team has been ordered to proceed with the cleaning and restoration of the damaged wall, with the aim of removing any trace of the paint without compromising the integrity of the monument," reads the statement.
The DDC La Libertad also announced that it is evaluating the initiation of legal action to punish this type of unacceptable behavior.
Similarly, the strengthening of awareness-raising efforts was announced, to be led by the Promotion and Citizen Participation Unit, so that students and residents around Chan Chan Chan learn about the site and commit to its protection.
They reiterated their commitment to the protection, conservation, and defense of the nation's cultural heritage, and urged citizens to actively contribute to its care and respect.
As is known, over the weekend, a Facebook user under the name Marcofer posted a video showing another person spray-painting graffiti on an original wall.
The video quickly went viral and sparked outrage among the public, even though it has already been removed.
Article 226 of Peru's Penal Code imposes up to six years of imprisonment and a 365-day fine for those who damage the country's archaeological monuments; and up to eight years in prison for those who incite such acts.
