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Peru Deploys Military Under State of Emergency Following Singer's Murder

The killing of Paul Flores has intensified public outcry over extortion-related violence, prompting a 30-day emergency declaration in Lima and Callao.

Military forces stand guard outside the Naranjal Metropolitano transport station in Lima on March 18, 2025, a day after Peru declared a month-long state of emergency in the capital after a wave of killings linked to extortion.
Pedestrians walk past soldiers guarding a bridge in Lima, Peru, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, after President Dina Boluarte declared a state of emergency following the killing of a popular singer amid a surge in violence in the capital. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
FILE - Peruvian President Dina Boluarte speaks to the press during a visit by Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia at the government palace in Lima, Peru, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo, File)
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Overview

  • Paul Flores, lead singer of Armonía 10, was killed in an extortion-related attack on his band's bus after a concert, highlighting the severity of Peru's crime wave.
  • The Peruvian government declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao, deploying military forces and restricting civil liberties to combat surging violence.
  • Authorities reported 459 murders and over 1,900 extortion cases in early 2025, with criminal groups like Tren de Aragua suspected of contributing to the violence.
  • Opposition lawmakers have called for a vote of no confidence against Interior Minister Juan José Santiváñez, citing a lack of an effective anti-crime strategy.
  • Public frustration continues to grow as residents question the long-term effectiveness of emergency measures in addressing systemic crime issues.