Peru reports 2,999 kidnappings in 7 months, averaging 14 daily

Peru's Public Ministry, citing the Criminality Observatory, reports 2,999 kidnappings from January to July, averaging 14 per day, alongside 13,892 extortion cases and 125 attacks on public transport. The figures indicate a sustained high level of organized crime activity, though the source is a single national report and independent verification is pending. This underscores a significant public security crisis affecting daily life and economic activity in Peru.