Peru: state of emergency declared in four regions
Road blockage against President Dina Boluarte, January 5, 2023. AP - Pedro Anza
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While the country has been facing permanent, sometimes very violent demonstrations since December 7, 2022 - we are talking about at least 42 victims - following the dismissal and arrest of President Pedro Castillo, the Peruvian government has decreed, Saturday January 15, the state of emergency in a large part of the country.
A measure that will remain in force for thirty days.
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The state of emergency implemented by the Peruvian government concerns four regions.
That of the capital, Lima, but also the regions of Cuzco, Callao and Puno, epicenters of the protest.
The Peruvian government took this decision, because as of this Monday, marches were to leave from these different regions before joining the capital of the country.
blockages
This decree allows the army to intervene alongside the police for operations to maintain order while Peru has been experiencing daily demonstrations and blockages for more than a month.
Vice-President Dina Boluarte, who took over the reins of the country following the dismissal and arrest of President Pedro Castillo on December 7, faces the discontent of part of the population, mainly in the south of the country.
Treason
The protesters, who believe that she betrayed Pedro Castillo, demand her departure and the holding of early elections.
The country has been literally blocked for more than a month.
And, in an attempt to revive activity despite this protest movement, the government has nevertheless announced the reopening of Cuzco airport, vital for tourism, because it allows, among other things, access to the famous Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca city, located in the middle of the Andes.
►Also read: Peru: President Dina Boluarte rules out resigning despite protesters' anger
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