A demonstrator waves a flag as a cardboard doll burns in front of Congress during a protest against new President Jose Jeri in Lima, Peru on October 15, 2025. Martin Mejia/AP Lima, Peru Reuters —

Peru’s President Jose Jeri declared on Tuesday a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima and the neighboring province of Callao, saying the move was to battle rising crime.

The announcement follows protests last week that left one person dead and more than 100 injured.

Jeri said the measure, starting just after midnight and approved by the Council of Ministers, authorizes the deployment of the armed forces alongside the police to maintain public order. He did not provide further details.

“We are moving from defense to offense in the fight against crime, a fight that will allow u

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