The president of Peru, Jose Jeri, declared a state of emergency in the country's capital starting at midnight this Tuesday and for 30 days.

This was announced in a televised statement surrounded by the cabinet, when there were only 3 hours left for the measure to go into effect.

The decree, which will apply to Lima and the neighboring city of Callao, seeks to respond to the crisis of violence and extortion that the country is experiencing, and which was one of the key factors in the removal of former President Dina Boluarte on October 10.

"Today we begin to change history in the fight against insecurity in Peru," said Jeri.

"We went from the defensive to the offensive," he added, in line with the tough-on-crime rhetoric he has maintained during his first days as president. “Wars are won with actions, not words.”

According to reports, the measure was approved by the Council of Ministers, as required by the Constitution.

The state of emergency allows the government to restrict or suspend certain rights, such as freedom of assembly and movement.

Jeri did not detail what anti-crime measures would be adopted during the state of emergency.

“Power outages in prison cells”

According to a version of the decree circulated in local media, these will include restrictions on prison visits, “power outages in cells,” and the destruction of illicit communication antennas.

It also orders “inspection and control operations” in areas where authorities have identified the sale of drugs, weapons, illegal auto parts, or “cell phones of dubious origin.”

According to the official newspaper El Peruano, the transit of Two adults on linear motorcycles.

“Mass religious, cultural or sporting activities must have prior authorization from the competent authorities, while non-mass events may be held without permission.”

“Interventions will also be carried out in illegal markets related to human trafficking, drug trafficking, weapons, auto parts, and informal marketing of telephone or cell phone chips linked to cases of extortion and kidnapping.”

The president's announcement comes after weeks of intense protests, which continued with the change of government.

Since Jeri took office, at least 100 people have been injured in clashes between protesters and police. A 32-year-old man died after being shot by police on October 15.

Several groups have indicated that they will remain in the streets until Jeri is removed from the presidency.

The new president has said that he will not resign.

The popular legitimacy of Jeri's government is limited, not only because he was not elected in elections and until recently was unknown in national politics, but also because he was elected by Congress, an institution that is also discredited.