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Peru Extends State of Emergency to 30 Days in Lima and Callao, 60 in Northern Provinces

Reporters note the government has not presented public assessments showing whether repeated extensions reduce violence.

La medida fue aprobada mediante Decreto Supremo en el Consejo de Ministros y dispone que la Policía Nacional del Perú (PNP) continúe a cargo del control del orden interno. Foto: GEC.
Gobierno de José Jerí extiende estado de emergencia en Lima y Callao

Overview

  • The 30-day extension for Lima and Callao takes effect January 21 following a Supreme Decree approved by the Council of Ministers.
  • The police retain control of internal order with Armed Forces support focused on intelligence-led patrols and targeted operations.
  • The order continues restrictions under Article 137 on personal liberty and security, home inviolability, freedom of assembly, and freedom of movement.
  • Separate 60-day extensions cover Tumbes and Zarumilla in Tumbes, and Trujillo and Virú in La Libertad.
  • The decree also outlines stronger intelligence, territorial and penitentiary controls and a coordinated justice response, while reporters note no public evaluation of results.