The headquarters of the National Jury of Elections (JNE) are located in front of the park on Nicolás de Piérola avenue.

[11] The explosion was reportedly caused by undercover agents acting under orders of Vladimiro Montesinos.

[9] The intent was to paint the protests in a negative light, and to link them to terrorist groups Shining Path and MRTA.

The current plaza differed from its original designs but was built and completed, being inaugurated on July 27, 2006.

His speech during the event referenced the fire and his anti-Fujimorist stance, referring to Alberto Fujimori's government as tyrannical.