Dossier
Observatory of Crime and Violence
Coverage of Observatory of Crime and Violence in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.