Peru extends border emergency measures for 60 days

The Peruvian government has extended the state of emergency for 60 days in four districts of the southern region of Tacna, which borders Chile. This decision, formalized by a decree published in the official newspaper El Peruano, aims to bolster the fight against criminality and violence in the area.

The extension, effective from June 9, covers the districts of Palca, Tacna, La Yarada-Los Palos, and Tarata. Official reports from the National Police indicate that ongoing operations are necessary to maintain internal order and protect citizens' constitutional rights against crimes such as theft, robbery, smuggling, and other violent acts.

During the state of emergency, certain constitutional rights, including the inviolability of the home, freedom of transit and assembly, and personal liberty and security, will be restricted. The National Police will be responsible for maintaining internal order, with support from the Armed Forces. Their intervention areas will be determined based on intelligence, statistics, and crime maps.

The state of emergency was initially declared on April 9, with the objective of enhancing border security through patrols and drones to combat crime and violence. The measure also mandated the continuous operation of regional and provincial citizen security committees and regular patrols along the border. Additionally, it included provisions for intervening with migrants crossing unauthorized points and implementing aerial monitoring with drones.