A state of emergency has been declared in the districts of San Juan de Lurigancho and San Martin de Porras, both in the capital Lima, and in the northern district of Talara, Boluarte said in a statement. The measure is aimed at enhancing the state of emergency “in the direct fight against crime and organized crime,” she said in an interview.
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte. Photo: Reuters
The measure will come into effect on September 19 and will suspend civil rights such as the right to housing.
In recent days, police have reported attacks in San Juan, including a grenade thrown at a nightclub, along with another grenade attack nearby that injured at least 15 people.
According to the country's ombudsman's office, the number of crimes reported to police in Lima rose to nearly 160,200 last year, up 40% from 120,350 in 2021.
Local authorities have in recent days called on the armed forces to help police fight crime. Some right-wing lawmakers have even proposed harsh measures similar to those of President Nayib Bukele in El Salvador.
However, the Peruvian government has ruled out taking such drastic measures.
Quoc Thien (according to Reuters)
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