Lima under Emergency Declaration in Wake of Violent Crime Wave

Peru’s capital, Lima, was under a state of emergency after the government made the declaration in response to another violent crime wave in the city. Government troops were seen on the streets, with increases in policing and military presence announced by National policy director Victor Sanabria.

Troops on the streets of Lima as Peru’s government calls state of emergency to tackle crime wave – The Associated Press
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Commuters and residents in Lima were facing new security measures on Tuesday after Peru ’s government declared a state of emergency in the capital to combat growing crime rates that have prompted some lawmakers to seek the removal of the interior minister.

National police director Victor Sanabria announced there would be an increase in patrols at train stations and bus stations where tens of thousands of commuters gather each morning. Peru’s military on Monday announced it would deploy 1,000 soldiers in Lima to patrol key areas such as train stations, and support local police.

Some residents of the city of eight million people said they still felt unsafe, while local media reports said there was little sign of extra security at transport stations during the morning.

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