Peru Mayor Extorted for S/30,000, Monthly S/20,000; Threat Cites 'China Polo'

The newly elected mayor of Huanchaco, a Peruvian tourist resort, has received extortion demands for S/30,000 plus monthly payments of S/20,000, with threats referencing the killing of 'China Polo.' The mayor traveled to Lima to report the incident, highlighting escalating criminal intimidation against local officials. This reflects broader insecurity in Peru, though details on the perpetrators and response remain unclear.

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