The Government extended the state of emergency in Metropolitan Lima and the Constitutional Province of Callaowith the aim of confronting crime and other situations of violence. The measure was made official through the Supreme Decree No. 142-2026-PCMpublished in the Legal Standards section of the official newspaper El Peruano.
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The Government extended the state of emergency in Metropolitan Lima and the Constitutional Province of Callaowith the aim of confronting crime and other situations of violence. The measure was made official through the Supreme Decree No. 142-2026-PCMpublished in the Legal Standards section of the official newspaper El Peruano.
The new extension will come into force on October 28, 2026, because the previous declaration, established by the Supreme Decree No. 123-2026-PCMremains in force until that date.
According to the standard, the National Police of Peru (PNP) It will determine the areas of intervention based on intelligence information, indicators, statistics and crime maps, among other instruments.
The Armed Forces will provide support to the police institution in actions aimed at maintaining internal order, in accordance with the current legal framework.
The Executive Branch extended the state of emergency in Metropolitan Lima and the Constitutional Province of Callao for 60 calendar days. Photo: Andina
The rule contemplates the restriction or suspension of the exercise of certain constitutional rights during the validity of the measure. These include:
- Inviolability of the home: The interventions provided for by the exception regime and the corresponding regulations can be applied.
- Freedom of transit: Limitations may be established on the movement of people in the areas covered by the measure.
- Freedom of assembly: Restrictions may be imposed on certain gatherings in accordance with current regulations.
- Personal freedom and security: Exceptional measures contemplated in the decree and within legal limits may be applied.
These restrictions must apply according to the Constitutionthe supreme decree and the rules that regulate the actions of law enforcement forces.
During the extension, the Religious, cultural, sports and non-sports activities of a massive and public nature must have the corresponding authorization. of the competent authorities, who will evaluate each request.
The Minister of the Interior, César Astudillo, confirmed that the state of emergency in Lima and Callao will continue for another 60 days. Photo: Andina.
On the other hand, activities that are not massive in nature may be carried out without the need to request prior permission, in accordance with the provisions of the standard.
Therefore, organizers of massive public events must consider these provisions when planning their activities during the state of emergency.
