Published 2 years ago

Peru declares state of emergency on highways as protests continue

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Peru declares a one-month state of emergency on all its highways to clear road blocks. Trucker and farm workers have been blocking roads since Monday to protest rising fuel and fertiliser prices. President Pedro Castillo's imposition of a 24-hour curfew in Lima on Tuesday backfiring.

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Reuters

Peru deploys army on highways as blockades continue

Peru's government on Thursday ordered its armed forces to supervise the country's highways for the next month, amid crippling protests nationwide over rising food and fuel prices.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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CNN

Peruvian government declares state of emergency in national highway network

The president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, decreed a state of emergency on the national highway network for 30 days.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Channel News Asia

Peru declares state of emergency on highways

LIMA: Peru on Thursday (Apr 7) declared a one-month state of emergency on all its highways in a bid to clear road blocks set up by truckers protesting against price increases. The measure allows for the army to be deployed to clear the blockades, while also suspending certain constitutional

2 years ago·Singapore

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Infobae

State of Emergency in Lima and Callao: restrictions and schedules for today, Thursday, April 7, 2022

The measure to ensure public order will be extended for another 45 days in Lima and Callao. Both cities will be guarded by the Peruvian National Police with the support of the Armed Forces.

2 years ago·C A B A, Argentina

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National Post

Peru deploys army on highways as blockades continue

Peru's government on Thursday ordered its armed forces to supervise the country's highways for the next month, amid crippling protests nationwide over rising food and fuel prices. Read More

2 years ago·Canada

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