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December 13, 2022

Protests Spread in Peru as Anger Mounts over Impeachment and Arrest of Pedro Castillo
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In Peru, protests have spread as anger mounts over the impeachment and
jailing of leftist President Pedro Castillo. Thousands of people took to
the streets of Lima, Arequipa and across northern Andean towns Monday,
demanding newly appointed President Dina Boluarte hold new presidential
elections early, after she said they'll take place in April 2024. At
least seven people have died in clashes with security forces. Hundreds
gathered outside Peru's Congress in Lima Monday and set up a barricade
despite the threat of police violence.

Marķa del Rosario: "The police have cornered us from all sides. They
have thrown tear gas bombs at us. We are protesting because the Peruvian
press is garbage and is not reporting this news."



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