Jose Jeri
Peru Declares State of Emergency in Lima Following Weeks of Anti-Corruption and Crime Protests
Oct 22, 2025 11:42 am CST
Peru's interim President Jose Jeri has declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao in response to prolonged anti-government demonstrations against corruption and rising crime rates. This follows the recent impeachment of President Dina Boluarte and represents Peru's most significant security measure to combat a crime wave that has claimed numerous lives, particularly in the transportation sector.
Peru's Political Crisis: Congress Ousts President Boluarte as Jose Jeri Vows to Combat Rising Crime
Oct 10, 2025 04:37 pm CST
Peru's Congress unanimously removed President Dina Boluarte amid corruption allegations and public outrage over rising crime, swearing in 38-year-old Jose Jeri as the country's seventh president since 2016. Jeri immediately declared "war on crime" as Peru continues to struggle with political instability and security challenges.