Peru

Peru Declares State of Emergency Amid Crime Surge

The government of interim President José Jerí declared a 30-day state of emergency in the capital of Peru, Lima, and the neighbouring province of Callao on 22 October 2025. This measure, the first major action by the interim President since taking office, is aimed at curbing a severe crime surge and restoring public order in the metropolitan areas. The...

Peru President Boluarte Removed From Office by Parliament

The Parliament of the Republic of Peru has voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office, culminating a period of intense political pressure driven by a nationwide crime wave and a severe economic recession. The vote, held on Friday, 10 October 2025, invoked the constitutional clause of “permanent moral incapacity.” Following the ouster, the head...