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  2. Jun 25, 2026
Court Case Would Bring Vegan Meals to College Students in Peru

LIMA, Peru—The Sixth Constitutional Court of Lima recently ordered the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, a large public research university in Peru’s capital city, to conduct a census of vegan students and provide meal options for those who follow a vegan diet. The court based its ruling on the constitutional rights of equality, nondiscrimination, freedom of conscience, and the free development of personality.

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