Peru declares emergency in capital to tackle crime wave

 

LIMA (Reuters) – 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, including the proliferation of extortion rackets.

(Reporting by Marco Aquino)

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