Are New Laws Actually Worsening Peru's Security Crisis?

Are New Laws Actually Worsening Peru's Security Crisis?

Are New Laws Actually Worsening Peru’s Security Crisis? Extortion is rising, contract killings are up, illegal mining is booming, and Peru’s lawmakers are making matters worse by passing reforms that foster impunity, says a new report. In recent years, Peru has seen a drastic surge in crime. Homicides rose 137% between 2018 and 2024, extortion soared 370% between 2021 and 2023, and illegal gold exports reached record numbers. But findings from H…