Coverage dated March 17, 2025

Peru declares an emergency and deploys the army as violence surges in the capital

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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. President Dina Boluarte’s government published a decree Monday saying authorities will restrict some rig…

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  1. New York Post

    Peru declares emergency and deploys army as violence surges in the capital (opens New York Post)

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    President Dina Boluarte's government published a decree saying that the state of emergency will last 30 days, and authorities will restrict some rights, including the freedom of assembly and movement.

  2. Green Field Reporter

    Peru declares an emergency and deploys the army as violence surges in the capital - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s president declared a state of emergency in the capital Monday and ordered the deployment of soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread outcry a day after the killing of a popular singer.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Peru declares state of emergency as violent crimewave engulfs Lima (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

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

  4. WDIO Duluth

    Peru declares an emergency and deploys the army as violence surges in the capital (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    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. President Dina Boluarte’s government published a decree Monday saying authorities will restrict some rig…

  5. Time

    Peru Declares Emergency as Violence Surges in the Capital (opens Time)

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    Soldiers have been deployed to address the crisis, amid widespread outcry a day after the killing of a popular singer Paul Flores.

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