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Reuters
Reuters
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By Marco Aquino

Castillo jail term extended as Peru protest death toll hits 15

Demonstrators clash with police during a protest after the government announced a nationwide state of emergency, following a week of protests sparked by the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo, in Lima, Peru December 15, 2022. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda

Peruvian ex-President Pedro Castillo's pre-trial detention in prison was extended to 18 months on Thursday, amid a deepening diplomatic spat with left-leaning countries opposed to his removal and as deadly protests extended into a second week.

At least 15 people have been killed in the protests, according to statements from authorities.

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