Peru Declares State of Emergency in Lima Over Protests

Peru braces for new rally in Lima despite state of emergency

Lima was bracing for a new rally against President Dina Boluarte on Monday as thousands of demonstrators began mobilizing in Peru's capital following weeks of deadly unrest.Protesters from all over the country began heading to Lima over the weekend in a bid to maintain the pressure on authorities.At least 42 people have died, according to Peru's human rights ombudsman, in five weeks of clashes between protesters and security forces.Supporters of…

Peru extends state of emergency in protest-hit cities

Demonstrations broke out over ousting of former leftist President Castillo, who had attempted to dissolve Congress and rule by decree

Peruvians defy emergency state, to rally anew

LIMA: Lima and other regions of Peru were under a renewed state of emergency even as opponents of President Dina Boluarte began mobilizing toward the capital ahead of a major demonstration on Monday, the latest in weeks of deadly unrest.At least 42 people died, according to Peru's human rights ombudsman, in five weeks of clashes at burning roadblocks and other flashpoints to demand fresh elections and Boluarte's resignation.She took over on Dece…

Peru braces for new rally in Lima against President Boluarte despite state of emergency

At least 42 people have died in five weeks of clashes between protesters and security forces.

Peru extends state of emergency amid deadly protests

Peru is seeing some of its worst violence in decades, which erupted last month following the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo, as protesters who oppose the current government call for political change in the country.

Peruvians defy state of emergency, mobilise for major new protest

Government extends state of emergency for 30 days for Lima, Cusco, Callao and Puno, authorising the military to back up police actions as 3,000 protesters began boarding trucks and buses for demonstration in Lima.