Peru: Extension of the Declaration of State of Emergency for parts of the provinces of Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Cusco, and Funin

The Peruvian government has announced in the Official Gazette the extension of the state of emergency declared against terrorism and narcotics in the regions of Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Cusco, and parts of the state of Funin.

In this area, organizations such as Sendero Luminoso are engaged in drug production and other activities, and there have been terrorist incidents. Please do not enter the area.

The Peruvian government has announced in the Official Gazette that the state of emergency declared for the provinces of Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Cusco, and parts of Junin to combat terrorism and narcotics will be extended for 60 days, from Sunday, August 4 to Wednesday, October 2.

The Government of Peru has announced in the Official Gazette that the State of Emergency Declaration, which has been issued for anti-terrorism and anti-drug measures for some areas in the provinces of Ayacucho, Huancavelica, Cusco, and Funin, will be extended for 60 days from Sunday, August 4 to Wednesday, October 2, 2012.

Some areas are no longer covered by this extension.

The state of emergency was declared in the following areas
(1) Ayacucho Province
Wanta District: Ayahuanco, Santillana, Sibia, Yochegua, Canaile, Uchulakkai (Carapa and Cano only), Puca Korpa, and Putis
La Mar District: Anco Town, Aina Town, Santa Rosa Town, Samgali Town, Antiwai Town, Rio Magdalena Town, Union Progreso Town
(2) Huancavelica Province
Tayacaha District: Huachocorpa Town, Tintaypunku Town, Roble Town
(3) Cusco Province
La Convención District: Quimbili Town, Pichari Town, Biya Quintiarina Town, Biya Virgen Town, Echalate Town, Megantoni Town, Cumpirciato Town, Cielo Punco Town, Union Ashaninka Town, Manitea Town
(4) Funin Province
Satipo District: Masamari Town, Pangoa Town, Biscatan del Ene Town, Rio Tambo Town

Huancayo District: Santo Domingo de Acobamba Town

Official Gazette (Spanish only): Decreto Supremo No 081-2024-PCM

Decreto Supremo que prorroga el Estado de Emergencia en distritos de las provincias de Huanta y La Mar del departamento de Ayacucho; de la provincia de Tayacaja del departamento de Huancavelica; de la provincia de La Convención del departamento de Cusco; y de las provincias de Satipo, Concepción y Huancayo del departamento de Junín, así como en dos Centros Poblados del distrito de Uchuraccay, de la provincia de Huanta del departamento de Ayacucho - DECRETO SUPREMO - N° 081-2024-PCM - PRESIDENCIA DEL CONSEJO DE MINISTROS

Decreto Supremo que prorroga el Estado de Emergencia en distritos de las provincias de Huanta y La Mar del departamento ...

The declaration restricts some of the rights guaranteed by the Constitution, such as inviolability of residence, freedom of passage, freedom of assembly, and freedom of person, during the same period.

The Government of Japan has previously issued a “Danger Information Level 3: Do not travel” (a travel advisory) for the region. In the Apurimac, Ene and Mantaro River valleys (VRAEM region) and mountainous areas, organizations such as Sendero Luminoso are engaged in drug production and other activities, and there have been terrorist incidents and clashes with security forces.