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November 13, 2020

Peruvians Protest "Legislative Coup" That Removed President Martín Vizcarra
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In Peru, protests continue following what opponents are calling a
legislative coup against former President Martín Vizcarra earlier this
week amid accusations of corruption that Vizcarra denies. Meanwhile,
advocacy groups are denouncing the police use of tear gas and other
violent tactics to suppress the protests. During his time as president,
Vizcarra had pushed forward several anti-corruption initiatives that
affected members of Congress, who themselves are under criminal
investigation. Peru's former head of Congress, Manuel Merino, was sworn
in to replace Vizcarra Tuesday. Merino is a member of a center-right
political party. A presidential election is scheduled for next April.


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