Troops on the streets of Lima as Peru’s government calls state of emergency to tackle crime wave
The residents of Lima were told to expect added security on their journeys into work after Peru's government declared a state ...
Al Jazeera on MSN15d
Peru declares state of emergency as violent crimewave engulfs Lima
Troops to patrol the capital after shooting of popular cumbia singer in extortion attack on bus provokes public outrage.
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Peru declares an emergency and deploys the army as violence surges in the capital
Peru's president declared a state of emergency in the capital and deployed soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread outcry a day after the killing of a popular singer LIMA, ...
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Warehouse in Peru could burn until Sunday and has caused nearby buildings to collapse
LIMA, Peru — A fire that started on Monday in an old neighbourhood of the Peruvian capital, Lima, was still out of control and caused the collapse of four buildings, firefighters said Thursday.