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Evita Sings for the People in London; Gangs in Peru Target Schools

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LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 18: Members of the public watch Rachel Zegler perform “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” live on the balcony as she plays Eva Peron in “Evita” at the London Palladium on June 18, 2025 in London, England. Belinda Jiao/Getty Images hide caption

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LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 18: Members of the public watch Rachel Zegler perform “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” live on the balcony as she plays Eva Peron in “Evita” at the London Palladium on June 18, 2025 in London, England.

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As part of a broader crime wave in Peru that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, gangs have begun targeting private schools in poorer neighborhoods for extortion. We hear how administrators and parents are dealing with the threats. And in London’s West End, you don’t need a ticket to witness the soaring signature song for the musical Evita. It is performed nightly in the street. We attend a recent performance.

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