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Migraciones Mounts Mega Status-Check Operation in Lima’s ‘La 50’ Under State of Emergency

The agency deployed a migramóvil with real-time ID checks as part of a nationwide campaign that has verified more than 91,400 foreign nationals this year.

Overview

  • In Lima Norte, police and Migraciones conducted a large sweep of bars and nightspots in the La 50 area of Independencia, checking 200 foreign nationals.
  • Migraciones deployed 60 inspectors and a migramóvil to run on-site immigration status verifications while the National Police handled identity checks.
  • The operation was carried out under a government state of emergency targeting organized crime in Lima and Callao, authorities said.
  • Across 2025, Migraciones reports more than 5,400 verification operations with over 91,400 foreigners intervened, concentrated in Tumbes, Puno and Lima.
  • Field teams use tablets tied to national and international alert systems and apply PASEE procedures that can result in fines, mandatory departures or expulsions.