The Peruvian government has declared a 60-day state of emergency in several prisons, with the presence of law enforcement to maintain order. This measure targets specific facilities, particularly in Lima and other regions, where overcrowding is a major issue. Rights to movement and assembly will be suspended within a security perimeter to combat the illegal use of phones by inmates.
Securing Prisons in Peru: The State Deploys Police and Military
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