Tag: <span>State of Emergency</span>

September 30, 2015 > Staff
Peru Declares State of Emergency Over Anti-Mining Protest Deaths
Top Story — The Peruvian government on Tuesday called a 30-day state of emergency following a clash between anti-mining protesters and police that left four people dead and 22 injured. […] Read More >

September 23, 2014 > Staff
State of Emergency in Guatemala Town After Clashes
Top Story — Guatemala declared a “state of prevention” Monday in a municipality outside Guatemala City after eleven people died in violence last week, the Associated Press reported. The emergency measures […] Read More >

May 24, 2010 > Staff
Jamaica Declares State of Emergency in Kingston Due To Drug Violence
Today in Latin America Top Story –Jamaica announced a state of emergency on Sunday in areas of Kingston, after suspected drug gang members shot at two police stations and set […] Read More >