Overview
- President José Jerí said the emergency will continue beyond the initial 30 days to sustain anti‑crime operations.
- The measure, approved by the Council of Ministers, first took effect at 00:00 on October 22 in Lima and Callao.
- A temporary command center in Callao now coordinates real‑time actions by the National Police, Armed Forces and municipal Serenazgo in high‑risk areas.
- Jerí argued his government has halted the growth of criminality and will now target a reduction in reported crime levels.
- Authorities describe the approach as a shift to an offensive posture intended to regain territorial control and reassure residents before upcoming festivities.