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Rafael López Aliaga, the mayor of Lima, Peru's capital, has extended an invitation to YouTube star Darren "IShowSpeed" to join in the celebrations for the city's 490th anniversary. He made the announcement on his official Facebook page, adding that the country welcomes the streamer with "open arms." Screenshots of the post have gained significant traction online.
On January 17, 2025, López Aliaga posted a photo featuring IShowSpeed and invited him to visit Lima. Founded in 1535, the city marks its 490th anniversary this year.
Facebook provided the English translation of the mayor's message, which was originally written in Spanish for the content creator:
"PERU IS WAITING FOR YOU WITH OPEN ARMS! @ishowspeed you are invited to the celebrations for the anniversary of our beloved city of Lima turning 490 years."
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López Aliaga expressed his excitement that Peru is among the nine regions the content creator is slated to visit during his South America tour, which began on January 12, 2025:
"We are happy that you visit our country, a land of enormous riches, beautiful landscapes, and the best gastronomy in the world."
"This is going to be legendary": Fans react to Lima mayor inviting IShowSpeed to the city
IShowSpeed's IRL streams have garnered significant popularity as they allow local fans to engage with and meet him. Fans swarmed the content creator and his bodyguards during his Southeast Asian and European broadcasts.
His invitation to Lima, Peru has created a buzz on social media platforms like X. Fans of the YouTuber are thrilled, even though he has not yet officially announced when he will visit the country.
Many are expecting the IRL stream from Lima to be "legendary."
"This is going to be legendary! Lima's anniversary just got a whole lot more exciting!" @shashikumarkr25 wrote on X.
Others praised the streamer for doing what fans love.
"Keep it Up Speedy you loving people's that what make you up," @ImranGul898 posted.
Some encouraged him to visit specific areas in Lima.
"He should go to Lima, specifically to the area Mira Flores they got a park that has cats just chilling there, it’s beautiful," @_TFKOF said.
Local fans also welcomed the internet personality to their country and explained its soccer heritage:
"are you coming @IShowSpeedHQ? If so, you gotta get the @ClubALoficial shirt. Tons of traditions and football history. Great players such as Claudio Pizarro, Jefferson Farfan and Hugo Sotil played for our club. Let's go!!!" @degroneagrone wrote.
As mentioned, the YouTube star has yet to announce his Peru stream. However, fans should note that he has teased an upcoming tour in the Caribbean.
