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Military and police patrol streets of Peru’s capital as state of emergency begins
LIMA, Peru (AP) — 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 reign in crime. The sweeping decree...
Peruvian capital under state of emergency following increased violence
PERU’S new president has declared a 30-day state of emergency in the capital, Lima, as the government struggles to contain heightened violent crime that has fuelled public anger and toppled the country’s previous leader. The South American country...
Peruvian Government declares state of emergency in Metropolitan Lima and Callao
The Peruvian Government officially declared a state of emergency in Metropolitan Lima, in the department of Lima, and in the Constitutional Province of Callao, for a period of 30 calendar days, effective as of midnight today, Wednesday, October...
Peruvian President Jeri Declares State of Emergency in Lima and Callao
Protests in Peru, Oct. 2025. X/ @AzertacEs October 22, 2025 Hour: 10:53 am On Tuesday, Interim President Jose Jeri declared a 30-day State of Emergency in the capital, Lima, and in the neighboring province of Callao. RELATED: Peru’s Constitutional...
Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima
Lima, Peru — Peru’s President Jose Jeri declared on Tuesday a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima and the neighbouring province of Callao, saying the move was to battle rising crime. The announcement follows protests last week that left...
Peru's president declares state of emerg...
PERU, Oct 22: Peru's new president declared a state of emergency in the capital Tuesday in the government's latest attempt to stem a surge in violence that has stirred protests and contributed to the recent downfall of his predecessor. Peru has...
Peru makes history by hosting the Para Swimming World Series 2025
More than 150 para athletes from 15 countries will come to Peru to participate in the Para Swimming World Series 2025, scheduled to take place from Thursday, October 23, to Saturday, October 25, in La Videna IPD Aquatic Center, which is the most...
Peru launches the first commercial promotion campaign for its avocado in China
The Peruvian Export and Tourism Promotion Commission (Promperú) launched the first national promotional campaign for Peruvian avocados in China, marking a new milestone in the product's expansion in one of the world's fastest-growing markets. As...
Peru declares state of emergency in Lima amid rising violence
Peru’s new president on Tuesday declared a 30-day state of emergency in the capital as part of the government’s efforts to curb a surge in violence that has fueled protests and contributed to the removal of his predecessor. Peru has seen a rise in...
Military and police patrol streets of Peru’s capital as state of emergency begins
President Jeri: state of emergency allows Government move to the offensive against crime
The President of the Republic of Peru, Jose Jeri Ore, indicated that the Government will assume an offensive stance in the fight against crime, following the adoption of a state of emergency in Metropolitan Lima and Callao at the Council of...
Philippines opens market for Peru avocados
Alden Monzon - The Philippine Star October 26, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has opened its market to fresh Hass avocados from Peru following the signing of a bilateral work plan between the government’s crop development...
Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima, Callao
ISTANBUL Peru's interim president, Jose Jeri, declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and the port city of Callao late Tuesday, authorizing military support for police operations as the country grapples with rising crime and unrest. “Wars are...
Peru Declares 30-Day State Of Emergency To Tackle Rising Crime
Peru’s President, Jose Jeri, has declared a 30-day state of emergency in the capital city, Lima, and the neighbouring province of Callao in response to rising crime rates and growing public unrest. The announcement, made in a televised address on...
Peru's President Jose Jeri declares state of emergency in Lima to tackle surging violence
Peru's new President Jose Jeri looks on during the swearing-in ceremony, after Congress voted to remove former President Dina Boluarte, in Lima, on October 10, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Peru's new President declared a state of emergency in the...
Peru’s president declares state of emergency in capital in bid to stem violence
Peru’s new president has declared a state of emergency in the capital in the government’s latest attempt to stem a surge in violence that has stirred protests and contributed to the recent downfall of his predecessor. Peru has seen an increase in...
Peruvian law graduate Rosalinda,26, of the Gen Z movement, shows the One Piece manga flag on her mobile phone during an interview with AFP in Lima, on October 19, 2025.
Peru's Generation Z is leading protests against widespread crime and years of political stalemate, calling for systemic change after witnessing seven presidents in ten years.. Peruvian politics is not for the faint of heart. The country has...
Peru declares state of emergency in capital to combat spiralling crime
Peru’s interim president Jose Jeri announced a state of emergency in Lima and the neighbouring port of Callao on Tuesday, after weeks of anti-government protests over corruption and organised crime. “The state of emergency approved by the Council...
Peru’s interim president declares state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests
Peru’s interim president, Jose Jeri, announced a state of emergency in Lima and the neighbouring port of Callao on Tuesday after weeks of anti-government protests over corruption and organised crime. “The state of emergency approved by the council...
Peru’s interim president declares state of emergency in Lima and Callao: ‘Wars are won with actions, not words’
With a very brief address to the nation, Peru’s interim president, José Jerí, announced on Tuesday night the start of a state of emergency for Lima and Callao — one of the country’s most populated areas after the capital — in response to the surge...