At least six people have been killed in violence that has spread across the country following last week’s impeachment of Pedro Castillo after he tried to dissolve Congress.
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What Is Going on in Peru and Why Are People Protesting?
An impeachment vote, an arrest, a new president, a national state of emergency. An initially peaceful transfer of power turned violent in this fragile South American democracy.
Who Is Dina Boluarte, Peru’s New and First Woman President?
Ms. Boluarte, the country’s first woman president, ascended to power suddenly, after her predecessor was arrested. She takes office as corruption and discontent test democracies across Latin America.