Border Security & Indigenous Rights: Asháninka leaders on the Brazil-Peru border say organised crime is “taking hostage” Indigenous communities, with armed intrusions, forest destruction, and drug trafficking pushing them to seek state protection. Disaster Response (Junín): Peru declared a 60-day state of emergency in two Junín districts after a 5.1 quake killed six and injured at least 32, authorizing rapid aid including medical supplies, water purification, tents, and housing modules. Public Health (Neurological Disorders): A PAHO/WHO-backed study estimates nearly 470 million people across the Americas live with neurological disorders, with declining death rates increasing the need for long-term care and rehab. Infectious Disease Alert (Chikungunya): Health advisories highlight rising chikungunya risk for travellers, including elevated exposure warnings that name Peru among affected countries. HIV Prevention Advance: Lenacapavir is reported to slow HIV infections if it reaches at-risk groups and is used effectively, pointing to new prevention options beyond daily pills. Sports Infrastructure (Lima 2027): Peru began renovating Lima’s National Stadium to expand capacity to 50,000 for the Pan American Games, aligning it with international safety and accessibility standards.