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The Independent UK
The Independent UK

UK government issues travel warning for Peru after country declares state of emergency

Police and the army in Peru will be able to detain people without a judicial order while under the state of emergency - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The UK government has issued a warning to travellers visiting Peru after the country declared a state of emergency amid a recent crime surge.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Peru after the Peruvian government declared a 30-day State of Emergency in the regions of Lima, the country’s capital, and Callao.

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