Troops to patrol the capital after shooting of popular cumbia singer in extortion attack on bus provokes public outrage.

Peru has seen an increase of killings, violent extortion and attacks on public places in recent months. Police reported 459 ...

Peru has declared a state of emergency in the capital amid a spate of violence and criminality. The government led by President Dina Boluarte made the decree, which will deploy troops on the ...

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru's president declared a state of emergency in the capital on Monday and ordered the deployment of soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread ...