InSight Crime

Can Peru’s New President José Jerí Win His ‘War on Crime’?

Uncover the challenges faced by Peru’s new president in tackling security issues including extortion and cocaine trafficking.
Anadolu Agency

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima, Callao

Wars are won with actions, not words,' interim president Jose Jeri says, authorizing military support for police to combat ...
Newsday

Peru's new interim leader oversees prison raids in bid to get tough on surging crime

LIMA, Peru — In one of his first acts as interim president of Peru, José Jerí on Saturday led a series of raids on prisons holding gang leaders nationwide, the presidency said, a day after the ...
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Peru to build prison for dangerous inmates on former penal colony

LIMA, Peru — Peru, battling a wave of violent crime, said Wednesday it would build a prison for its most dangerous offenders on an island facing the capital Lima. It would be erected on the same ...