Published 1 year ago

Peru Declares State of Emergency in Lima Over Protests

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State of emergency declared in Lima and three other regions of Peru. Protests against President Dina Boluarte have taken place since December. Castillo was removed from office after he tried to illegally dissolve Congress. He has been remanded in custody for 18 months, charged with rebellion.

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News18 India

Protest-hit Peru Declares State of Emergency in Lima

Supporters of ousted president Pedro Castillo have taken to the streets and blocked roads across the South American country since December, demanding fresh elections and the removal of Boluarte, who has refused to step down

1 year ago·India

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The Guardian

Peru declares state of emergency in Lima after weeks of protests

President Dina Boluarte expresses regret for the death of at least 42 people in recent wave of demonstrations, but insists she will not stand down

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Peru declares state of emergency in Lima over protests that killed 42 people

In addition to the capital, the state of emergency covers the regions of Cusco and Puno and the port of Callao, adjacent to Lima

1 year ago·India

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Reuters

Peru extends state of emergency in protest-hit cities

Peru has extended a state of emergency for another month in the capital city of Lima and two southern regions where deadly protests against the government have sparked the country's worst violence in 20 years.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

Peru extends state of emergency amid deadly political protests, while Canada updates travel warning

Peruvian president announces state of emergency will continue in Lima and two southern regions where deadly protests against the government have sparked the country's worst violence in 20 years.

1 year ago·Canada

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NDTV

Peru Declares State Of Emergency Over Protests That Killed 42

Peru's government late Saturday declared a state of emergency in the capital Lima and three other regions due to protests against President Dina Boluarte that have claimed at least 42 lives in recent weeks. The measure, in force for 30 days, authorizes the army to intervene to maintain order and suspends several constitutional rights such as freedom of movement and assembly, according to a decree published in the official gazette. In addition to…

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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