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With 50 Dead in Peru, a Referendum on Democracy
Weeks after the ouster of a leftist president, persistent protests and a mounting death toll have exacerbated widespread disillusionment with the country’s young democracy.
Death Toll in Peru Rises to 47 Amid Extraordinary Violence
“What happened yesterday was really a massacre,” said one human rights activist.
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.
Death Toll in Peru Protests Rises as New Leader Struggles for Control
Two government ministers resigned after the new president, Dina Boluarte, deployed the military to crack down on the demonstrations that have convulsed the country.
Peru Protest Photos
The unrest started after the ouster of President Pedro Castillo, who tried to dissolve Congress and was arrested.
Protesters in Peru Demand Justice for Ousted President Pedro Castillo
Eight days after Pedro Castillo’s removal from office and arrest, thousands of his supporters have joined protests demanding his reinstatement. To them, he is the voice of the marginalized.
Peru Declares National State of Emergency Amid Deadly Protests
The measure suspended some civil rights, including the freedom of assembly, and deepens a crisis set off when the elected president was impeached by Congress last week.
Violence Grows in Peru After President Pedro Castillo Is Ousted
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.