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April 6, 2022

Protests Escalate in Peru over Rising Prices & Curfew
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In Peru, protests are continuing in the capital Lima as anger mounts
over the rising prices of fuel, food and fertilizers. On Sunday, the
Peruvian government announced it would temporarily scrap a fuel tax to
try to stabilize prices. Peruvian President Pedro Castillo faced
widespread criticism from human rights groups after he imposed a
near-24-hour curfew in Lima and the port city of Callao in response to
the nationwide demonstrations. Hundreds of protesters defied the
lockdown, forcing Castillo to lift the curfew yesterday. On Tuesday,
police assaulted protesters with tear gas. Meanwhile, at least four
protesters have died in clashes with the police this past week,
according to Peruvian government officials.


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