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.