In the midst of a crime wave, rising insecurity, daily extortions, and violence, a Peruvian citizen dressed as Spider-Man appears at a protest march in downtown Lima, Peru. Surrounded by fellow citizens who cheer him on, and wearing the Peruvian flag like a cape, he rises as a symbol of hope and a superhero in front of the police — the very authorities who are supposed to protect the people.

A superheroe against crime
- Photographer: Connie France Calderon Martel
- Date: June 5, 2025
- Collection: Hope, Visions of Renewal Competition