Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Peru has declared a 30-day state of emergency in its capital, Lima, and the nearby province of Callao in response to increasing crime rates and violent protests. President José Jeri authorised the deployment of the Peruvian Armed Forces alongside the police to maintain public order and restore safety. The emergency allows temporary suspension of certain civil liberties, such as freedom of movement and assembly, and grants broader powers for law enforcement operations. This decisive measure reflects the government’s intent to tackle escalating insecurity, gang violence, and growing public dissatisfaction with the state’s handling of urban crime.