The Peruvian Government has announced a 60-day extension to the state of emergency in 44 districts and one populated center in the country’s jungle region.
This decision, effective from August 9th, aims to strengthen the nation’s fight against terrorism and other illegal activities.
According to an official decree, the extended measure allows for continued military operations within the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM) region.
The Armed Forces will take control of internal order in specific districts within the Ayacucho (16), Huancavelica (11), Junín (7), and Cusco (10) departments, including the populated center of Yuveni.
The National Police of Peru will support the Armed Forces, whose actions will comply with International Humanitarian Law.
Certain constitutional rights will be restricted or suspended, such as the inviolability of domicile, freedom of transit within the national territory, freedom of assembly, and personal freedom and security.
The government justified the extension based on a technical report highlighting the continued presence of terrorist activities and other crimes.
The document defines a “hostile group” as minimally organized individuals with the capability and determination to confront the state through prolonged use of firearms or participation in hostilities.
The Peruvian president, Dina Boluarte, Prime Minister Alberto Otárola, and ministers of Defense, Interior, and Justice and Human Rights signed the decree.