Peru's president declared a state of emergency in the capital and deployed soldiers to help police address a surge of violence, amid widespread outcry a day after the killing of a popular singer Paul Flores.

Peru has declared a state of emergency in the capital amid a spate of violence and criminality. The government led by President Dina Boluarte made the decree, which will deploy troops on the streets of Lima,

The residents of Lima were told to expect added security on their journeys into work after Peru's government declared a state of emergency in the capital city to tackle a crimewave and increasing viol

A Peruvian fisherman has been found alive in the Pacific Ocean after spending 95 days lost at sea, Peru’s state news agency Andina reported Saturday.

A 61-year-old fisherman who miraculously survived being lost at sea since December, has been released from the hospital days after being rescued. The man, identified by the news agency AFP as Maximo Napa,