Peru: State of emergency extended in the Pataz, Trujillo, and Viru provinces of La Libertad Department through Sept. 10 /update 2

Authorities extended a state of emergency previously declared in the Pataz. Trujillo, and Viru provinces of La Libertad Department through at least Sept. 10 due to high crime rates in the provinces. Under the emergency measures, some constitutional rights, including the rights to assembly, transit, and freedom from warrantless searches, are suspended. The measures also allow the armed forces to assist the National Police in conducting law-enforcement activities.

Police and military forces are likely to implement additional security measures, including checkpoints and identification checks, throughout the affected areas. Transport disruptions are possible.