Peru declares state of emergency over expected migrant surge from Chile

Peru's government declared a state of emergency at its southern border with Chile on Friday. Under the decree, Peru's military would reinforce border control in the southern Tacna region for 60 days.

"The Peruvian National Police would maintain control of internal order, with support from the Armed Forces," according to the order. Peru's President Jose Jeri had announced earlier on Friday that such an action was forthcoming, after dozens of migrants were reported to be stuck at the Chile-Peru border.

Foreign Minister told a press conference Friday evening that the issue will be addressed via a "binational migration cooperation committee" beginning next week. However, he stressed that Peru will not accept any more undocumented migrants.