Immediate action may result in detaining the thieves and recovering stolen property. In Lima, call tel. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. In Peru, strict penalties apply for possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs. Anyone arrested on drug trafficking or other criminal charges, regardless of nationality, will suffer protracted pre-trial detention before receiving stiff prison sentences combined with heavy fines.
Prison conditions are poor.
For further information on conditions, please refer to the Department of State's Human Rights Report on Peru. Private adoptions are not legal in Peru. Civil marriage in Peru of U.S. citizen non-residents to Peruvians is difficult. Likewise, the U.S. Embassy does not authenticate U.S. civil documents for local use. U.S. citizens should obtain Peruvian consular authentication in the U.S. of required U.S. civil documents.