Peru declares emergency as crime wave grips capital, singer shot dead

The murder of singer Paul Flores, a member of the musical band Harmonia 10, caused the authorities to decree a state of emergency for violence in Lima and in the neighboring province of Callao. As part of this measure, rights of assembly and movement for citizens are restricted and authorities are given powers to make arrests without a warrant.

Through social networks they have called to participate in this demonstration to demand from the government effective measures to combat crime. In the face of the wave of crime that Peru is going through, several social and collective organizations of the country called for a national march in the afternoon of this Friday against insecurity in the city of Lima. READ ALSO: Peru will decree a state of emergency and deployment of the FF.AA. for a w…

State of emergency declared after Peruvian singer's assassination

Peruvian singer Paul Flores was ambushed and killed on his band’s tour bus. It prompted shockwaves across Peru and a government-declared state of emergency to address rising crime and extortion. Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén announced a 30-day state of emergency for Lima and Callao, authorizing warrantless searches, detentions, and the deployment of armed forces. Flores’ death highlights the escalating violence in Peru, exposing the growing t…

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After the murder of a cumbia singer and a series of violent attacks, the government decreed a state of emergency in Lima and Callao