LIMA, Peru (AP) — Residents of Peru’s capital saw more soldiers and police patrolling the streets on Wednesday, the first day of a state of emergency decreed by newly sworn in President José Jerí in an effort to reign in crime.

The sweeping decree suspended several constitutional rights — including freedom of assembly and protest — while banning everyday activities such as two adults riding on motorcycle. It also limited visits to prisoners and allowed power cuts to prison cells except for lighting.

Jerí assumed the presidency on Oct. 10 after lawmakers removed then President Dina Boluarte from office in part over her inability to curb rising crime across the South American country. He declared the state of emergency a week after a massive protest demanding his resignation turned violent

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