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SECURITYJun 2 · 18:04 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

PHOTO ESSAY: Fear grips Peru as crime surges ahead of presidential runoff on Sunday

Peru faces a surge in crime, including extortion and killings, ahead of its presidential runoff. Small businesses and residents report increased vulnerability, with organized crime linked to illegal mining and underfunded law enforcement exacerbating the crisis.

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