Peru to declare state of emergency at borders amid rising security concerns: Video
Peru’s interim president, Jose Jeri, announced on Sunday, November 23, that his government will declare a state of emergency along the country’s borders and call on the Armed Forces to reinforce security.
The decision came after his visit to the southern border region of Tacna.
Speaking at the Santa Rosa immigration complex, Jeri said Peru’s borders have “long been known for their vulnerabilities” and stressed that the situation requires “serious reflection” as a matter of state policy. He explained that the government will pursue a coordinated, multisector response to strengthen security across border provinces, including those adjacent to Chile.
Jeri said the first step will be the declaration of a state of emergency, allowing the Army to support the National Police in securing border areas and preventing irregular activities “by individuals of other nationalities who may enter with different intentions.”
He also emphasised that only travellers with proper documentation will be allowed to enter, adding that tightening border controls is essential to ongoing efforts to tackle crime. Preventing people from entering “irregularly,” he said, is key to addressing the country’s broader security challenges.
The announcement comes shortly after Chilean presidential candidate Jose Kast visited the Chile–Peru border, where he pledged to expel Venezuelan migrants from Chile if elected. It also follows a period in which Peru has adopted increasingly forceful measures in response to rising crime rates nationwide.
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