Peru Militarizes High-Security Prisons Against Organized Crime

Peru placed five high-security prisons under a state of emergency on Saturday (5), authorizing police and military forces to take control of the facilities for 60 days. The measure represents a direct response to the expansion of criminal organizations and growing concerns over the state’s ability to control its prison system.

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