Long-standing grievances have begun drawing people to the streets of Iquitos, Peru
from power and arrested last week, protests have consumed Lima and southern Peru, leading to violent clashes, a state of emergency and airport closings.
The reasons for gathering differed, but the common demands were calls to dissolve Congress, accelerate new general elections and throw out corrupt politicians. Many want, and initially said she would govern until 2026, to resign. Some protesters sported pro-Castillo signs – in support of the former president now detained after he tried to shut down Congress to avoid an impeachment vote, held amid corruption allegations. On Thursday, a Peruvian judge ordered Mr.
Recent events show “the entire country is in the streets today, asking for changes. We may not clearly know what that change is, but we all ask for change.” On Wednesday, the government declared a national state of emergency ahead of the day of nationwide protests. This includes suspending some civil rights, including freedom of assembly and freedom of movement, and giving the police powers, supported by the military, to search people’s homes without permission.
Protests and clashes with police have been especially violent in the impoverished Andean regions that were the mainstay of support for Mr. Castillo. In recent days, protesters have attacked airports, factories, police stations and courthouses. Main highways have been blocked and several airports seized by protesters.
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