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Peru's president declares state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests

By Simeon Tegel
Published October 23, 2025 at 4:58 AM EDT

Peru's interim president has declared a state of emergency in Lima because of crime, but many believe it's meant to curb weeks of anti-government protests.

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