"Peruvian President Jose Jeri has announced on social media that he will declare a state of emergency on the border with Chile, sparking concerns of a humanitarian crisis. Jeri's statement on Friday comes just more than two weeks before a presidential run-off takes place in Chile. list of 3 itemsend of list Leading far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast is facing leftist Jeannette Jara on December 14, and he has pledged to detain and expel migrants who are in Chile without documentation if he wins."
"The campaign pledges have led to a surge in crossings into Peru, mostly by Venezuelans who long sought opportunity in Chile amid economic woes at home. Jeri is himself a far-right leader. Formerly the head of Peru's Congress, he succeeded his impeached predecessor, Dina Boluarte, in October. He confirmed media speculation of the state of emergency in a brief post on the social media platform X. We ARE going to declare a state of emergency at the border with Chile to generate tranquility before the risk of migrants entering without authorisation, Jeri wrote."
Peru will declare a state of emergency on its border with Chile in response to a surge of undocumented migrants fleeing a possible Chilean immigration crackdown. The crossings increased after far-right Chilean candidate Jose Antonio Kast pledged to detain and expel undocumented migrants if elected on December 14. Most new arrivals are Venezuelans seeking opportunities after economic hardship at home. Peruvian President Jose Jeri, a far-right leader who succeeded an impeached predecessor in October, warned the influx could threaten public safety. At least 100 people were reported at the border seeking to enter Peru.
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