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Peru Extends State of Emergency in Lima and Callao for 30 Days Effective Nov. 21

Officials pledge an intelligence‑led police campaign with military support under Decree 132‑2025‑PCM.

Overview

  • Decree 132‑2025‑PCM was published in El Peruano, formalizing a 30‑day extension that starts on November 21.
  • The National Police retains control of internal order with Armed Forces support, and intervention zones will be set using intelligence, crime statistics and crime‑mapping.
  • The regime suspends or restricts rights related to inviolability of the home, freedom of transit and assembly, as well as personal liberty and security, and mass events require prior authorization.
  • The Interior Ministry has ruled out a curfew for now and will deploy a 50‑50 mix of uniformed and undercover officers to strengthen prevention and covert operations.
  • Within five working days after the period ends, the unified operational command must deliver results to the Interior Ministry, and a separate 60‑day emergency was also formalized for Trujillo and Virú.