Peru declares emergency as crime wave grips capital, singer shot dead
- The Peruvian government declared a state of emergency in Lima and Callao province due to rising violence linked to criminal extortion rings.
- Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianz�n announced the emergency after gunmen killed popular singer Paul Flores.
- The state of emergency grants authorities powers to deploy military forces against crime, responding to over 400 homicides reported in early 2025.
- Opposition lawmakers are demanding the resignation of Interior Minister Juan Jos� Santiv��ez following widespread public outrage and mourning for Flores.
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Peru's Crisis of Insecurity: State of Emergency in Lima and Citizen Mobilizations · Global Voices
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.
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