Peru

Peru Congress rejects new bid to advance elections amid protests
The motion called to bring forward elections and to hold a referendum on forming a constitutional convention.
Published On 3 Feb 2023
Peru’s legislature shoots down proposal to fast-track elections
Peruvian Congress fails to approve measure that would have moved elections to December 2023 amid widespread protests.
Published On 1 Feb 2023
‘Pattern of repression’: US Democrats call to suspend Peru aid
Democrats in the US House of Representatives issue a letter denouncing Peru’s deadly crackdown against protesters.
Published On 31 Jan 2023
Photos: Protester dies in Lima as Peru’s crisis continues
Protesters clash with police in Lima after lawmakers vote down proposals to hold elections this year.
Published On 29 Jan 2023

Peru has been embroiled in a political crisis with near-daily protests since December 7.

Dina Boluarte says she is open to bringing vote forward to December 2023 as protests demanding her resignation continue.

Peru has struggled with diplomatic isolation as left-wing governments criticise its crackdown on protesters.

The move underlines severe polarisation in a country that has had six presidents in six years.

Police fired tear gas and pellets amid clashes with protesters demanding President Dina Boluarte’s resignation.

Analysts warn that violent tactics used to repress protests under President Dina Boluarte will lead to further unrest.

Several hundred protesters marched late on Monday in Lima demanding the removal of President Dina Boluarte.

Police arrest more than 100 anti-government protesters, evict demonstrators from the National University of San Marcos.

European Union decries ‘disproportionate’ police response to the deadly unrest as protester death toll rises to 45.

Police estimate some 3,500 people participated in the protests in Lima though others doubled that estimated number.

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