Extortion in Lima and Callao transport kills 80+ drivers, 160 attacks in 2026

Criminal gangs in Lima and Callao have killed over 80 drivers and carried out 160 attacks on public transport in 2026, affecting 21 companies and prompting 13,000+ complaints. The scale indicates organized crime's deepening control over transport, threatening public safety and economic activity. Authorities have not yet contained the wave, suggesting a sustained security crisis.