Peru’s President Jose Jeri declares state of emergency in Lima to deal with surging violence

Peru’s new President declared a state of emergency within the capital on Tuesday (October 21, 2025) within the authorities’s newest try and stem a surge in violence that has stirred protests and contributed to the current downfall of his predecessor.

Peru has seen a rise of killings, violent extortion and assaults on public locations in recent times. Between January and September, police reported 1,690 homicides, in comparison with 1,502 throughout the identical interval of 2024.

Former President Dina Boluarte was faraway from workplace by Peru’s Congress on October 10, 2025, after an impeachment course of during which lawmakers mentioned she had been unable to deal with the crime wave. She was instantly changed by Jose Jeri, the legislative physique’s chief.

In a televised message, Mr. Jeri mentioned the emergency in Lima will final 30 days, and added that the federal government is contemplating steps together with deploying troopers to assist police and proscribing some rights, corresponding to the liberty of meeting and motion. His authorities revealed later a decree formally declaring the emergency.

“Wars are gained with actions, not phrases,” the President mentioned within the handle. He mentioned he is planning to a brand new method to preventing crime that he described as going “from defence to offence.” Peru has seen main protests towards violence and corruption led by Gen Z activists.

Protesters rallied in Lima on Thursday (October 16, 2025) to demand the resignation of the brand new President. The demonstration turned violent, leaving one civilian useless and round 100 folks injured, together with cops and a few journalists. Mr. Jeri mentioned that very same day that he would not resign.

Former President Dina Boluarte declared a 30-day state of emergency in March, but it surely did little to cut back crime.