Peru has seen an increase of killings, violent extortion and attacks on public places in recent months. Police reported 459 ...

Troops to patrol the capital after shooting of popular cumbia singer in extortion attack on bus provokes public outrage.

Peru's president declared a state of emergency in the capital and deployed soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread outcry a day after the killing of a popular singer ...

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru's president declared a state of emergency in the capital on Monday and ordered the deployment of soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread ...