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Peru’s president is declaring a state of emergency along the southern border as thousands of Venezuelan migrants flee Chile, fearful amid political rhetoric about mass deportations.

Chile’s presidential front-runner warned undocumented immigrants that they have 111 days to leave voluntarily before his would-be administration will detain and deport them.

Chaos engulfed the border, with families stranded between the countries lacking legal permission to enter Peru as security forces mobilize on both sides.

SANTIAGO, Chile — President José Jerí of Peru said Friday that his government would declare a state of emergency along the country’s southern border and deploy more armed forces

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