Peru is currently engulfed in a security meltdown that is not only endangering lives — it is tearing apart political institutions. What started as isolated acts of gang violence and extortion has ballooned into a full-blown political crisis. The removal of President Dina Boluarte from office in October 2025 is…
In recent months, the Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan-origin transnational criminal syndicate, has dramatically expanded its grip inside Peru’s prison system. From imposing internal codes to orchestrating extortion outside the walls, the gang is turning overcrowded penitentiaries into strongholds. The rapid rise of Venezuelan inmates, combined with weak institutional control,…
