US EditionOne dead, dozens injured in Peru anti-crime protests
- On Wednesday, mass protests converged on Plaza San Martín and the streets around Congress in Lima targeting Acting President José Jerí, leaving at least one person dead.
- The latest mobilization grew from youth-led protests intensifying in recent weeks over policing abuses, corruption and economic frustration, shifting to the interim government after former president Dina Boluarte’s ouster, with Amanda Meza saying, `I think there is general discontent because nothing has been done.`
- Police fired tear gas as The Ombudsman's Office reported 102 injured, including 24 civilians and 78 police, while transport was disrupted in Lima and Callao.
- Jerí has pledged to lead a transitional government until July 2026, condemned violence, visited injured officers, and said, `I regret the death of 32-year-old citizen Eduardo Ruiz Sanz`.
- Analysts warn Peru’s eight presidents in a decade have eroded trust, and extended turmoil risks delaying policies and unsettling investors and minerals exporters before the April 2026 general elections.
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Peru: Violent Protests One Week After President's Inauguration Leave 1 Dead, over 100 Injured
Violent overnight protests in Peru against the week-old government of Interim President José Jerí left one dead and over 100 injured, mostly police officers. The post Peru: Violent Protests One Week After President’s Inauguration Leave 1 Dead, over 100 Injured appeared first on Breitbart.
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Gen Z protests in Peru leave at least 1 dead, 100 injured, prompting investigation
Protests led by Gen Z activists to demand the resignation of Peru’s president turned violent overnight, prompting investigations by authorities into at least one civilian death.
One dead, dozens injured as Peru’s new president faces widespread protests
At least one person was killed and dozens of police officers injured in widespread protests overnight in Peru against President Jose Jeri, who assumed power just days ago, the state ombudsman's office said on Thursday.
Eduardo Mauricio Ruiz Sáenz was shot by a police officer dressed in civilian clothes while participating in a peaceful demonstration demanding the resignation of the interim President and the dissolution of Congress.
Peru: Gen Z stands firm against security forces
Protests have been escalating across #Peru for the past month, with a tense confrontation overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday leaving at least one dead and dozens injured. Following the removal of Dina #Boluarte, José #Jerí, president of the Peruvian Parliament, is now acting as interim head of state, but the anger of #GenZ shows no signs of easing.
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