Peru launches crime-fighting offensive after bus drivers' strike ...
WEB1 day ago — Peru's government declared a 60-day state of emergency in districts around Lima on Thursday to fight a rise in crime, the nation's prime minister Gustavo Adrianzen said, as striking bus drivers ...
Peru is 'losing the battle' against organized crime, business groups ...
WEB7 hours ago — LIMA, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Peru's business associations said on Friday that the country is "losing the battle" against organized crime, after an escalation in extortions forced the government to ...
Crippling Bus Strike Shines Light on Peru’s Extortion Gangs
WEB1 day ago — September 26, 2024 at 3:41 PM EDT. Save. A Lima bus strike that shut schools and upended hospital schedules is also shining a light on the power of Peru’s extortion gangs. At least three bus ...
Peruvian bus drivers protest gang extortion and go on strike
WEB1 day ago — Bus drivers in Peru’s capital Lima went on a strike Thursday to protest a wave of robberies and extortions by criminal gangs. Several companies providing passenger services in Lima and neighboring Callao joined the industrial action, demanding more security measures from President Dina Boluarte’s government. (AP Video/Cesar Barreto)
Peru declares state of emergency in parts of capital after crime spike
WEBLIMA, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Peruvian President Dina Boluarte said on Monday her government has declared a state of emergency in three districts hit by a spike in crime, a measure that allows the...
Over 50 injured as protests cause ‘nationwide chaos’ in Peru - NBC News
WEBJan 21, 2023 — Dozens of people were injured after tensions flared again on Friday night as police clashed with protesters in anti-government demonstrations that are spreading across Peru. In the capital Lima...
Peru protests: President Castillo imposes curfew in Lima - BBC
WEBApr 5, 2022 — Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has imposed a curfew in the capital, Lima, and the port city of Callao following nationwide protests over rising fuel and fertiliser prices. On Sunday, the...
Peru declares state of emergency in Lima over protests
WEBJan 15, 2023 — Peru’s government has declared a state of emergency in the capital Lima and three other regions following protests which have killed at least 42 in recent weeks.
Amid Deadly Protests, Peru Declares a National State of Emergency
WEBDec 14, 2022 — LIMA, Peru — The government of Peru declared a nationwide state of emergency on Wednesday as it sought to control widespread violence following the ouster last week of the country’s elected...
Peru: Government broadens state of emergency in response to …
WEB8 hours ago — 27 Sep 2024 | 08:27 PM UTC Peru: Government broadens state of emergency in response to transport strike in Lima Sept. 27 /update 2 Peru broadens 60-day state of emergency in parts of Lima following major transport strike and protests Sept. 27.