Peru’s State of Emergency: A Bold but Imperfect Crackdown on Crime

In a decisive response to escalating crime that threatens Peru’s social fabric, the transitional government declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao. This move triggered immediate mass arrests of suspected gang members and intrusive raids inside notoriously overcrowded prisons. While such actions signal an urgent attempt to restore order, they also expose the persistent weaknesses that have plagued Peruvian security forces – gaps that America must watch carefully as geopolitical instability in Latin America often ripples across our borders. Is Peru’s Crackdown More Than Just Window Dressing? At dawn, Peruvian police launched “Operation Destello,” targeting criminal networks...