The Peruvian president declared a state of emergency in the capital on Monday, ordering the deployment of soldiers to help police deal with the surge in violence amid widespread protests a day after the murder of the popular singer.
President Dina Boralto's government has issued an order that the emergency will last for 30 days, saying authorities will limit several rights, including freedom of assembly and movement.
This means that the police and the army can detain people without a judicial order.
Peru has seen an increase in killings, violent tortoises and attacks on public places in recent months. Police reported 459 murders between January 1st and March 16th, and 1,909 fear tor reports in January alone.
However, anger rose after the murder of Paul Flores, the 39-year-old lead singer of cumbia band Armonia 10.
In Parliament, opposition lawmakers called for an unconfident vote for Home Minister Juan Jose Santibañez for what they say is a lack of plans to combat the rise in violence.
The vote is scheduled to be discussed later this week at the Parliamentary plenary session.
Flores was shot dead early Sunday when the assailant attacked a bus he was traveling after a concert in Lima.
Cumbia is a Latin musical style in which people dance to the rhythms of drums, malaca and other instruments.
The attack on the popular singer was not the only violent incident over the weekend.
It exploded at a restaurant in the capital on Saturday, causing at least 11 people to be injured.
The Bolalto government previously ordered a state of emergency in an attempt to stem violence between September and December.
