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Twin bombings in Arequipa linked to extortion turf war between gangs
La República (Peru)LO·PE·about 18 hours ago
A public transport driver was shot multiple times in Callao while beginning his shift, marking a continuation of systemic extortion targeting the transit sector. Transport workers confirm ongoing payments to criminal groups to mitigate violence, highlighting the failure of current security measures to curb organized crime in the region.