00:00Peru's interim president José Heri has declared a 30-day state of emergency in metropolitan
00:05Lima and the port city of Callao, citing a rise in violence and extortion linked to
00:10organized crime.
00:11The measure, approved by the Council of Ministers, allows for military support in policing and
00:17may involve the suspension of certain civil liberties.
00:21While Heri framed the move as a necessary step to restore public order, critics argued
00:26it reflects a reactive and militarized approach that risks undermining democratic norms without
00:33addressing the root cause of insecurity.
00:35The announcement comes amid a broader unrest and political instability following Heri's
00:41recent rise to power.
00:43His administration has faced public backslash over his handling of protests which have already
00:50caused resulted in casualties and injuries.
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