# Sports infrastructure maintenance issues in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sports-infrastructure-maintenance-issues-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-09-07T07:17:43.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Reports indicate growing concerns regarding the maintenance and condition of sports infrastructure across several Latin American regions. In Panama, officials have addressed the state of the Agustín ‘Muquita’ Sánchez Stadium in La Chorrera, noting a requirement for improvements to support athletes and spectators. In Peru, the Centenario Manuel Rivera Sánchez Stadium underwent scheduled maintenance to update its FIFA certification for synthetic turf. Subsequent reports highlight more severe deterioration in other Peruvian locations. In Puno, residents noted that a sports field built in 1982 has suffered from a lack of renovation, resulting in broken equipment. Additionally, the Arminio Gutiérrez Castro Gymnasium in La Concordia reported significant damage, including a compromised roof that has led to mold growth, alongside issues with lighting, scoreboards, and sanitation facilities. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Sports facilities face deterioration in Puno and La Concordia Communities in Puno and La Concordia are reporting the advanced deterioration of local sports facilities, citing broken equipment, structural damage, and inadequate maintenance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sports-facilities-face-deterioration-in-puno-and-la-concordia ### 2026-08-18: Sports infrastructure maintenance issues reported in Panama and Peru Stadiums in Panama and Peru are undergoing maintenance or facing infrastructure concerns, including efforts to renew FIFA certification for synthetic turf in Peru. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sports-infrastructure-maintenance-issues-reported-in-panama-and-peru --- Cite as: Sports infrastructure maintenance issues in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sports-infrastructure-maintenance-issues-in-latin-america