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Breaking down Peru's political unrest

Peru has been rocked by violent protests since early December. Back then, Pedro Castillo, the leftist president who had vowed to tackle the country's poverty and inequality, attempted to dissolve Congress and rule by decree. The move was widely condemned as unconstitutional and Castillo was arrested and replaced by his…

France 24 · Jan 19, 2023

Peru is on edge as protesters converge on the capital

Peru braces for more protests in Lima as the calls for the new president's resignation grow. Over six weeks of turmoil has claimed more than 50 lives.

WEKU · Jan 19, 2023

Peru’s Andes ‘descends on’ capital to demand leader resign

People are pouring into Peru’s capital, many from remote Andean regions, for a protest against President Dina Boluarte and in support of her predecessor, whose ouster last month launched weeks of deadly unrest and cast the nation into political chaos

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

Peru (South America): 42 killed In Countary's Ongoing Political Protests

A total of 41 civilians and one police officer have died during nationwide clashes between supporters of former President Pedro Castillo. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Jan 14, 2023

Peru chief prosecutor probes protest deaths amid Cabinet shakeup

Peru's attorney general has launched 11 inquiries to identify those responsible for more than three dozen mostly civilian deaths during some of the country's most violent social protests in years, her office said on Friday, as some of the president's top Cabinet members announced their resignations.

Reuters · Jan 13, 2023

People in Peru: did you take part in the protests?

We would like to hear from people in Peru who have participated in recent protests, as well as people’s views on the unrest

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

‘It was a massacre’: fury and grief amid Peru’s worst political violence in years

Country reeling as police unleash deadly violence on Pedro Castillo’s supporters, ramping up anger and inciting more protests and blockades

The Guardian - US · Jan 13, 2023

Thousands March in Peru Capital Demanding President Step Down

Thousands took to the streets of Peru's capital Lima on Thursday in a peaceful protest against the new government and president, after weeks of bloody clashes triggered by the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo left at least 42 dead. "Why are you turning your back on the people, there…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023

Thousands march in Peru capital demanding president step down

Thousands took to the streets of Peru's capital Lima on Thursday in a peaceful protest against the new government and president, after weeks of bloody clashes triggered by the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo left at least 42 dead.

Reuters · Jan 13, 2023

Teen's death brings toll in month of unrest in Peru to 49

A 16-year-old shot during a protest in the southern Peruvian region of Puno has died, bringing the death toll to 49 in more than a month of unrest following the ouster of President Pedro Castillo

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023