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October 23, 2025

Peru's Interim President José Jerí Declares 30-Day State of Emergency
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Peru's interim President José Jerí has declared a 30-day state of
emergency after weeks of anti-government protests led to the impeachment
of the previous president. The state of emergency gives the government
the power to send the army to patrol the streets and curb the right to
protest. Peruvians had been demonstrating over the rise in organized
crime and extortion. Over the past month, more than 200 people were
injured in the protests.


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