A New York Times investigation found that the country’s police and military fired lethal ammunition at unarmed civilians during protests in December and January.
Tag: Ayacucho (Peru)
As Peru’s Unrest Chases Away Visitors, Many Fear for Their Livelihood
In Cusco, the gateway to Machu Picchu and other ancient sites, tourist operators and hotel owners fear what the loss of visitors means for their livelihood.
In Heart of Peru’s Protest, a Pause to Mourn the Dead
Confrontations between protesters and the Peruvian authorities have left at least 25 dead and hundreds injured. Nowhere may tensions be higher than in the highland city of Ayacucho.