March 18, 2025 9:25 AM

Peru declares emergency as crime wave grips capital

Peru's government declared on Monday a state of emergency in the capital Lima while it also deployed soldiers to the streets to help quell a recent surge of violence that claimed the life of a popular singer. The death of prominent cumbia musician Paul Flores early Sunday provoked popular outrage, after the bus he was traveling in came under fire from unknown armed assailants. Flores died after he was shot, according to police. The crime wave, including a jump in extortion rackets, prompted Pr...