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Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has declared a state of emergency in the capital Lima, shortly after a well-known singer was shot dead on a bus. The emergency decree, which was announced on ...

Peru announced a state of emergency late Sunday in the capital Lima over a wave of killings linked to extortion. The move came after singer Paul Flores was shot dead by hitmen who attacked a bus ...

President Dina Boluarte also floated the possibility of extending the use of the death penalty in Peru to address the country’s security problems. The declaration and Boluarte’s statements ...

States of emergency are a very common government tactic in Peru and significant parts of Lima had already been under one in recent months. They suspend civil liberties such as the right to ...

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over “a disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry”, calling on governments to protect religious freedom and for online ...

March 25, 2025 Peru's Buenaventura seeks to unlock $2.7 billion mine project with water deal Buenaventura, one of Peru's largest mining firms, signed a water concession with the government on ...

LIMA, Peru — 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 ...