Peru Declares 30-Day State of Emergency

According too the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Xinhua, Peru’s president has announced a 30-day ‌ state of emergency ⁤ and extraordinary ⁢measures in the ​capital city as‍ well ⁤as⁢ the Callao ‌region.

This ​decision comes amid intensifying internal clashes and widespread protests that have resulted in at least 100 injuries. The Peruvian cabinet approved this measure, which⁣ took effect from midnight last night.

The president stated that⁣ security forces will shift from a defensive stance to an offensive​ posture against crime and violence, noting that such ​issues have escalated considerably across Peru in recent years.

The government attributes these unrests to​ criminal gangs operating behind the scenes,while protesters blame ⁤presidential policies for triggering the turmoil.