Peru bus operators armoring fleets as extortion attacks surge in Lima, Callao

Public transport operators in Lima and Callao are installing armored cabins, bulletproof windows, and AI surveillance to counter rising extortion-related violence, with 2026 attacks already surpassing 2025 figures. Experts caution that these defensive measures do not address the underlying criminal networks, which continue to operate with impunity. The escalation signals a worsening security crisis in Peru's capital, with implications for public safety and economic stability.