The Peruvian government has declared a 60-day state of emergency on its border with Chile to tackle rising criminality and irregular migration. Signed by President José María Balcázar, the measure involves drone surveillance and patrols. It affects specific districts in Tacna province.
The Peruvian government declared a 60-day state of emergency on Thursday on the border with Chile, via a supreme decree signed by President José María Balcázar. The action aims to address rising crimes such as illicit migrant trafficking, drugs, arms, human trafficking, and smuggling in the area.
Affected districts include Palca, Tacna, and La Yarada - Los Palos in Tacna province, plus Tarata district. During this period, permanent surveillance will use patrols and drones to monitor the border and unauthorized passages.
Interventions will target migrants attempting unauthorized crossings, with operations to prevent criminality. Rights such as freedom of transit, assembly, and home inviolability will be restricted; mass public activities require prior authorization.
Peru's National Police will maintain interim public order control, supported by the Armed Forces in operations and patrols.
