Peru death registry shows October deadliest under Fujimori; govt claims rate drop

Peru's National Death Registry data shows October had the highest monthly homicide count under President Fujimori, contradicting the Executive's announcement of a reduced daily rate. The discrepancy suggests either a data lag or a politically motivated framing of security statistics. This matters because it undermines the government's public-safety narrative and could fuel political opposition.

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