Even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time. Demonstrations and strikesĭemonstrations take place regularly throughout the country. The increased population has limited the provision of these services. Border area with EcuadorĬross the Peru–Ecuador border at official crossing points only due to the presence of landmines along the border.īasic services in the Tumbes district have become increasingly difficult to access due to an increased number of migrants entering Peru from the North land border with Ecuador.

When a state of emergency is in effect, security forces have increased rights to:Ĭriminal activity related to narcotics trafficking and occasional incursions by armed guerrilla forces from Colombia at Cordillera del Cóndor, Peru, pose a threat to personal security. The Peruvian government periodically declares a state of emergency in certain areas to allow the military to assist police forces to respond to security incidents and natural disasters.