Extortion Crisis in Peru: Violence and Fear Rise

In Peru, criminal gangs are forcing people and businesses to pay them money, or else face violence.

This is called extortion.

Bus drivers have been murdered, and schools and shops have closed.

The police are trying to stop the gangs, but the problem is getting worse.

People are afraid and stressed, and some have lost their jobs or had to close their schools.

The gangs are demanding money from everyone, even small street vendors.

It's making life very difficult and dangerous for many people in Peru.