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NATIONAL CONTEXT
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On 10 January, the Government of Peru (GoP) declared a State of Emergency in various northern areas, including all the districts of the border province of Zarumilla in Tumbes, in response to a recent spike in violence in the neighbouring country of Ecuador. The GoP deployed National Police and Armed Forces at border control points in Tumbes for 60 days, while the Regional Governor requested permanent surveillance on the border with Ecuador as it continues to be used to enter the country irregularly.
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Following the State of Emergency declared, Ecuador established a new entry requirement which mandates the submission of criminal record certificates for non-nationals entering the country via Peru or Colombia. As a result, some in-transit Venezuelans in a northbound direction had to return to Tumbes to process their certificates (the total cost of the certificates is around USD 23).
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On 25 January, the Regional Government of Tumbes reactivated the Multi-Sectoral Technical Roundtable on Refugees and Migrants - created in 2018 and supported by GTRM partners - to assist and cover urgent needs on health, education, information, and decent work.
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The El Niño phenomenon, despite being of weaker intensity than initially anticipated, caused heavy rains and floodings that led to a declaration of State of Emergency. River overflows in Tumbes and Madre de Dios and the prolonged heat waves also exacerbated the risk of dengue transmission. As a result, dengue cases were 79% higher compared to the same period in 2023.
In response to the dengue epidemic, on 23 February, the Ministry of Health declared a State of Emergency in 19 out of the 24 departments. Considering that Venezuelan refugees and migrants' primary unmet need is health, they may be particularly vulnerable to the humanitarian needs resulting from dengue transmission.