The residents of Lima were told to expect added security on their journeys into work after Peru's government declared a state of emergency in the capital city to tackle a crimewave and increasing violence.

Commuters and residents in Lima were facing new security measures on Tuesday after Peru’s government declared a state of emergency in the capital to combat growing crime rates that have prompted some lawmakers to seek the removal of the interior minister.

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

In response to rising crime rates, Peru's government has enacted a state of emergency in Lima, increasing security patrols and military presence. Residents express fears despite these measures. The decree follows high-profile crimes,

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.

LIMA: Peru announced a state of emergency late Sunday (Mar 16) in the capital Lima over a wave of killings linked to extortion. The move came after singer Paul Flores was shot dead by hitmen who attacked a bus he was riding with bandmates as they left a concert outside Lima.

Peru's government declared a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima on Monday due to a recent crime wave marked by violent incidents including the apparent murder of a popular singer. President Dina Boluarte also announced on Monday a fresh deployment of soldiers to help combat crime,

Peruvian authorities are planning to declare a state of emergency and deploy the military to combat crime in the capital of Lima, after a singer’s murder again raised alarm about extortion rackets.