Peru declares state of emergency in five high-security prisons to combat criminal gangs
The measure gives police and military control inside the prisons as officials seek to curb gangs linked to about 50% of such inmates, the government said.
- On Saturday, Peru declared a 60-day state of emergency in five high-security prisons, authorizing police and military forces to take control in response to citizens' security concerns.
- President Keiko Fujimori issued the measure to combat criminal organizations operating from inside prisons toward the outside; the five facilities house around 50% of inmates linked to such groups.
- Rising insecurity prompted the measure; the previous Sunday, gunmen disguised as police killed four people and kidnapped a mining businessman in Peru's north before he was freed after paying ransom.
- Military and police forces will be authorized to secure the airspace and electromagnetic spectrum immediately surrounding the prisons, expanding their operational control under the emergency decree.
- The government has asked Congress for 120 days of legislative powers to designate criminal organizations as "terrorists," though the opposition has raised objections to the request.
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Peru declares state of emergency in five high-security prisons to combat criminal gangs
LIMA, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Peru declared a state of emergency in five high-security prisons on Saturday, allowing police and military forces to take control of the facilities in response to citizens' security concerns, the government said in a decree. ...
The measure seeks to combat criminal organizations that direct their crimes from prisons abroad.
Peru declares state of emergency in five high-security prisons to ...
Government Declares State of Emergency in Five Prisons for 60 Days Before Advance of Organized Crime
The measure includes the criminal offences of Challapalca, Cochamarca, Miguel Castro Castro, Ancón I and Trujillo Varones
Peru declares state of emergency in 5 high-security prisons to combat criminal gangs
Peru declared a state of emergency in five high-security prisons on Saturday, allowing police and military forces to take control of the facilities in response to citizens’ security concerns, the government said in a decree. The 60-day measure was issued by the government of President Keiko Fujimori, who took office in late July, and aims […]
The Executive declared a state of emergency in the prisons of Challapalca (Tacna), Cochamarca (Pasco), Miguel Castro, Ancón I (Lima) and Trujillo Varones (La Libertad). In these precincts, the National Police will maintain control of the internal order with the support of the Armed Forces. The measure, officialized by Supreme Decree No. 128-2026-PCM, has [...] The post government declares a state of emergency in Challapalca and four other penal …
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