[The Peruvian government extends the state of emergency in the capital and other places for 60 days] On October 25, the Peruvian government announced that it would extend the state of emergency in the metropolitan area of ​​Lima, the capital, and the Callao region for 60 days, effective from October 28, 2026. This move is intended to continue to combat local crimes and maintain social security and internal order. In recent years, Peru has experienced prominent criminal problems such as extortion and homicide. Data from the Peruvian Ministry of the Interior show that from January to May this year, a total of 3,471 extortion reports and 197 homicides were registered in the Lima metropolitan area and the Callao region. During the same period, a total of 7,694 extortion reports and 421 homicides were registered nationwide. (CCTV News)