Peru introduces 60-day state of emergency to fight crime

Peru introduces 60-day state of emergency to fight crime

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A 60-day state of emergency has been declared in 12 districts of Peru's capital to combat crime. This decision was made after a series of attacks on public transport drivers.

Peru has declared a 60-day state of emergency in 12 districts of the capital Lima to combat the rise in crime. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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Prime Minister Gustavo Adriansen reportedly said that the measure was taken because of a series of violent attacks on public transport drivers, which have killed four drivers since the end of August.

On Thursday, a large-scale strike of public transport workers took place in Lima, causing the government to close schools and call on companies to switch to remote work.