Peru military to lead security in crime-hit areas
Peru's military will temporarily lead security operations in parts of the country affected by crime, drug trafficking and illegal mining, President Keiko Fujimori said Tuesday after her inauguration.
"During states of emergency, the armed forces will temporarily take the lead in security operations" until they can "return these territories to the citizens," Fujimori told Congress.
Fujimori campaigned on a promise to crack down on crime.
Update
Fujimori made the announcement after her inauguration.
She said the armed forces would temporarily take the lead in security operations during states of emergency until territories could be returned to citizens.
Source note: AFP news report published on 28 July 2026 at 19:46:21 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The supplied material does not specify which areas will be placed under military-led security operations or when the measure will begin.
Source
AFP news report published on .