US EditionPeru’s president declares state of emergency in capital as it tries to stem surging violence
- On Tuesday, interim president Jose Jeri announced a 30-day state of emergency effective at midnight on Wednesday in Metropolitan Lima and Callao, saying it will "last for 30 days in Metropolitan Lima and Callao."
- A surge of organised crime and extortion-related killings has killed at least 47 bus drivers this year, prompting lawmakers to impeach Dina Boluarte earlier this month.
- Over the past month, more than 200 people have been injured in protests, including police officers, protesters and journalists, and one man was shot dead by police.
- Jeri said, `Crime has increased disproportionately in recent years, causing immense pain to thousands of families and further hindering the country's progress,` as the government can deploy the army and restrict rights under the 30-day emergency, his first major action since taking office weeks ago.
- Parliament Speaker Jeri's interim term positions him amid a decade of political turnover as Peru has had seven governments over the past decade and Lima faced a partial state of emergency March–July after a famous musician's murder.
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Peru: State of emergency declared in Lima and Callao
Peru's Acting President José Jerí declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao on Wednesday to tackle the insecurity crisis under which 'crime has grown disproportionately,' according to his explanation in a 46-second broadcast message. 'Today we are beginning to change history,' he added.
Soldiers, cops patrol Peru’s capital as state of emergency begins
LIMA, Peru — Residents of Peru’s capital saw more soldiers and police patrolling the streets on Wednesday, the first day of a state of emergency decreed by newly sworn in President José Jerí in an effort to rein in crime. The sweeping decree suspended several constitutional rights — including freedom of assembly and protest — while banning everyday activities such as two adults riding on motorcycle. It also limited visits to prisoners and allowe…
The new president of Peru, José Jerí, 38 years old, has begun to implement the 'Bukele model' in the country only fifteen days after coming to power. On Tuesday he announced the imposition of the state of emergency for 30 days in the capital, Lima, and also in the province of Callao. "Wars are won by actions, not by words," said the president during a statement from the Government Palace, in which he was accompanied by his ministers. "Crime has …
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