Peru’s Leadership Shuffle Masks Deeper Crisis in Fight Against Crime
Peru’s latest political upheaval brings a new interim president vowing to combat rampant crime, yet repeated leadership changes reveal systemic failures with dangerous implications for regional stability and, by extension, U.S. interests.
Amid the latest political turmoil in Peru, José Jerí has stepped into the presidency as an interim leader determined to tackle the country’s spiraling crime problem. Yet behind the official statements and hastily convened meetings lies a pattern of instability that threatens not only Peru’s sovereignty but also regional security—issues with direct consequences for America’s strategic interests. Can Shifting Leadership Bring Real Security? Jerí's rapid move to solidify cooperation between the judiciary, congress, and law enforcement reflects an urgent recognition: Peru's longstanding security failures have reached a breaking point. By re-affirming agreements aimed at strengthening flagrancy units—those responsible for swift...
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