Peru’s State of Emergency Reveals the True Cost of Weak Leadership Amid Rising Violence

Peru’s declaration of a state of emergency in its capital is not simply a desperate measure—it is a glaring indictment of leadership that has repeatedly failed its people. Amid rising homicides, violent extortion, and brazen attacks on public spaces, Peru stands as a cautionary tale for Americans who value national security and sovereignty. What Happens When Government Fails to Secure Its Streets? Between January and September, Lima police reported 1,690 homicides—a sharp increase over the previous year. Yet this spike in violence did not result from external forces but from internal governance breakdown. Former President Dina Boluarte was impeached precisely...