Peru’s government plans to declare a state of emergency along its border with Chile to deploy additional security forces and halt unauthorized crossings by migrants. The move responds to an increase in migrants, primarily from Venezuela and Haiti, attempting to pass through Peru after being blocked from entering Chile. Human rights groups have expressed deep concern, warning that militarizing the border will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis for already vulnerable migrants. This escalating tension highlights the strain on Latin American countries attempting to manage unprecedented regional migration flows.
November 28, 2025. aljazeera.com