The new president of Peru, José Jerí, accompanied by the Council of Ministers, announces a state of emergency in the country. Photo: X/@presidenciaperu.
The new president of Peru, José Jerí, declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and the province of Callao, citing the need to address the high levels of crime and insecurity that the country is experiencing.
“The state of emergency approved by the Council of Ministers will take effect at 00:00 hours and last for 30 days in Metropolitan Lima and Callao, and it presents a new approach,” the Peruvian president said in a televised address to the nation on Tuesday, October 21.
#ENVIVO🔴 | Presidente José Jerí: “Hoy empezamos a cambiar la historia en la lucha contra la inseguridad en el Perú. El estado de emergencia, aprobado por el Consejo de Ministros, entra en vigencia a las 00:00 horas y por 30 días, en Lima Metropolitana y el Callao”. pic.twitter.com/FhvFrVdNY5
— Radio Nacional (@RadioNacionalFM) October 22, 2025
He explained that the measure is aimed at “changing the course of history in the fight against insecurity in Peru,” as the country has been severely affected in recent months by cases of robbery, extortion, and contract killings.
He said that the state of emergency will allow for the planning, implementation, and execution of actions to address the wave of crime affecting Peru.
The Council of Ministers announced that the measure incorporates ideas from various Peruvian state entities and includes a package of actions aimed at tackling crime.
According to Peruvian law, a state of emergency means that the National Police maintains control of internal order with the support of the Armed Forces.
During this time, constitutional rights related to the inviolability of the home, freedom of movement, freedom of assembly, and personal liberty and security are suspended.
In his message, Jerí did not provide details about the measures, but claimed that he is looking for “a new approach that shifts from defense to offense in the fight against crime.”
The “war on crime” is the flagship promise of the Jerí government, which took office on October 10 after Dina Boluarte was removed from office for “incapacity” to address insecurity.
(Telesur)
Translation: Orinoco Tribune
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