Peru: Extension of the State of Emergency in Trujillo, Pataz, and Virú Provinces, La Libertad Region

● The Peruvian government has announced in the official gazette the extension of the state of emergency in Trujillo, Pataz, and Virú Provinces in La Libertad Region.

● This declaration will restrict some constitutional rights during the specified period.

1. The Peruvian government has officially announced an extension of the state of emergency in Trujillo, Pataz, and Virú Provinces for 30 days, from August 12 (Monday) to September 10 (Tuesday), to address security concerns. This extension was published in the official gazette (in Spanish): Decreto Supremo No 084-2024-PCM. Link to Official Gazette
2. Under this declaration, some constitutional rights, such as inviolability of the home, freedom of movement, assembly, and personal liberty, will be restricted in the affected areas during this period. Additionally, security forces may conduct searches of personal belongings and vehicles without a warrant at checkpoints. Travelers planning to enter or stay in these regions should carry identification at all times and exercise particular caution.
3. The Japanese government has issued travel advisories for various regions in Peru, including Level 1 (“Exercise caution”), Level 2 (“Avoid non-essential travel”), and Level 3 (“Avoid all travel”).