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Peru’s interim president declares emergency, deploys military to combat gang violence amid mixed public reaction and long-term concerns.
Peru’s interim president José Jeri, who took office in October after the impeachment of Dina Boluarte, has launched a hardline campaign against crime, deploying the military, conducting nighttime raids, and restricting prison visits and mobile phone use to disrupt gangs.
He declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao, citing a surge in extortion and violence, especially targeting bus drivers.
While some Peruvians report feeling safer, others remain skeptical as crimes persist.
A 2025 Ipsos poll shows 45% approval, slightly ahead of opposition.
Experts warn the strategy may offer short-term visibility but lacks long-term solutions amid deep-rooted issues like poverty, unemployment, and the expansion of gangs such as Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua.
El presidente interino de Perú declara la emergencia, despliega el ejército para combatir la violencia de las pandillas en medio de una reacción pública mixta y preocupaciones a largo plazo.