Balanced News: Peru extends state of emergency for 30 days in Lima, Callao, Cusco and Puno

Lima, Peru — Peru’s government extended a state of emergency for 30 days in the regions of Lima, Cusco and Puno, as well as the province of Callao, due to violent protests that have left 49 dead and more than 600 injured. In addition to the aforementioned regions, the measure will also take effect in three other southern provinces, one district and five highways. In Puno, where 18 people died on January 9, a curfew has been enforced for 10 days between 8:00 p.m.