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Peru declares state of emergency in five maximum security prisons

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The Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency for 60 days in five maximum security prisons, authorizing police and military forces to take control of the facilities to combat organized criminal activity from inside the penitentiary institutions, as announced by the administration of President Keiko Fujimori.

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The measure was taken in response to citizens' concerns about security, with the aim of combating criminal organizations that operate from inside penitentiary institutions outwards.

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Peru has declared a state of emergency in five maximum security prisons, allowing police and military forces to take control of the facilities in response to citizens' security concerns, the local government said in a decree.

The provision, lasting 60 days, was issued by the administration of right-wing president Keiko Fujimori - who took office at the end of July - and aims to combat criminal organizations that operate from inside penitentiary institutions outwards.

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The Peruvian authorities will evaluate a possible renewal of the state of emergency after the expected 60 days.
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What are the five specific prisons affected by the state of emergency?
What concrete measures will be taken by the police and military forces within the facilities?
How will the impact of the state of emergency on reducing organized crime be monitored?