Peru’s president declared a curfew in the capital Lima on Tuesday to stem violent protests against inflation that have intensified in recent days, leading to clashes with police, temporary food shortages and supply-chain disruptions.
President Pedro Castillo announced the measure in an address to the nation Monday night, while declaring a state of emergency in Lima and the nearby port city of Callao. The curfew will run from 2 a.m. local time to 11:59 p.m.
He also called a meeting with the head of Congress, Maria del Carmen Alva, and party leaders to discuss the situation, according to a statement from the presidential office.
