The Peruvian government has extended emergency measures in the northeastern jungle region for 60 days. This decision aims to combat remaining factions of the Shining Path, an armed group deemed hostile. The decree affects 29 districts and two towns in the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro River Valley. The official gazette “El Peruano” published the Supreme […]
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