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Peru Weighs Lima State of Emergency as Curfew Faces Pushback

Effective implementation now takes priority, with calls for police coordination plus intelligence‑led investigations.

El alcalde de Lima respaldó un eventual estado de emergencia, pero insistió en que debe acompañarse de medidas estructurales como la creación de una fuerza municipal que complemente el trabajo de la PNP. (Foto: Joel Alonzo / GEC)
Militares brindarán apoyo a la Policía que seguirá en la conducción de las acciones de control de la seguridad pública.
Cluber Aliaga consideró que esta medida no tendría mayores resultados en la capital.
Ricardo Pérez señaló que la medida puede ser efectiva si se aplica con un marco legal que permita el trabajo conjunto entre serenazgo y Policía Nacional, sin afectar la economía local.

Overview

  • The prime minister said the executive is evaluating declaring a state of emergency in Lima Metropolitana to confront rising crime.
  • San Luis mayor Ricardo Pérez backed the measure on the condition of a clear legal framework and coordinated operations between municipal serenos and the National Police.
  • Pérez rejected a curfew, arguing crimes occur at any hour and mobility restrictions would harm local commerce.
  • Former interior minister Cluber Aliaga said an emergency or curfew would deliver limited results without stronger intelligence, criminal investigations, and better police organization, noting only proven cases remove offenders from the streets.
  • Local media citing Palace sources reported the plan is being finalized without a curfew, with a 30–60 day term under consideration, PNP command of operations, military support as needed, and use of emergency powers that can restrict movement and allow warrantless searches.