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SECURITYJun 2 · 18:01 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy FRANKLIN BRICEÑO and RODRIGO ABD, Associated Press

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

Peru's runoff election faces rising fears of extortion and violence, with criminal gangs linked to illegal gold mining fueling murders and targeted attacks. Extortion cases and murders have surged fivefold and doubled respectively in recent years, destabilizing communities and disrupting businesses.

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