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SECURITYJun 2 · 18:06 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Fear shadows Peru’s runoff vote as extortion and killings surge nationwide

Peru's runoff election faces heightened fear due to surging extortion and killings linked to illegal gold mining. Extortion cases and murders have quintupled and doubled, respectively, since 2020, with criminal gangs expanding their influence through profits from illegal mining. Voters are anxious about safety amid ongoing violence and failed police protection.

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