Peru declares an emergency and deploys the army as violence surges in the capital
Peru's president declared a state of emergency in the capital and deployed soldiers to help police address a surge of ...
Popular singer shot dead by hitmen in Peru, prompting state of emergency in capital over extortion killings
Paul Flores was shot dead by hitmen who attacked a bus he was riding with bandmates as they left a concert outside Lima, ...
Peru Declares Emergency as Crime Wave Grips Capital, Singer Shot Dead
The crime wave, including a jump in extortion rackets, prompted President Dina Boluarte to declare that she would like to see ...
Murders Hit Record in Peru as Capital Enters State of Emergency
Peru in 2025 is facing its deadliest start of the year on record, with the government imposing a state of emergency throughout the nation’s capital to try to keep criminals at bay.
Southern Copper Says 20 Injured in Attack at Peru Mining Project
A group of informal miners attacked facilities at an exploration project in southern Peru, injuring 20 workers and security ...
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Peru declares state of emergency as violent crimewave engulfs Lima
Troops to patrol the capital after shooting of popular cumbia singer in extortion attack on bus provokes public outrage.
Peru declares emergency amid surge of violence, deploys army in the capital
Peru's president declared a state of emergency in the capital Monday and ordered the deployment of soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread outcry a day after the killing ...