Uncover the challenges faced by Peru’s new president in tackling security issues including extortion and cocaine trafficking.

In one of his first acts as interim president of Peru, José Jerí has led raids on prisons holding gang leaders nationwide. That's according to the president's office Saturday. The operation came ...

On the outskirts of Lima, Peru, stands a prison facility like no other. Its latest inmate transferred last month is a former president, like all others who have been imprisoned in Barbadillo. Five ...

Peru's former president of the Congress Jose Jeri, sings the national anthem after being sworn-in as the interim president in Lima, Peru, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/John Reyes) LIMA, Peru (AP) — ...

In one of his first acts as interim president of Peru, José Jerí has led raids on prisons holding gang leaders nationwide LIMA, Peru -- LIMA, Peru (AP) — In one of his first acts as interim president ...