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Boluarte calls for elections in Peru later this year

Peru's president Dina Boluarte has called for elections to be pushed forward to December 2023 amid pressure from protesters who are demanding her resignation.

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Protests in Peru continue as thousands take to the streets calling for President Dina Boluarte to leave office. Lawmakers have started an impechment process against the new leader, who took office in December.

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The country's capital, Lima, woke up on Friday to find one of its most historic buildings burnt to the ground, with thousands of protesters descending on the city to call for snap elections and sweeping changes.

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Peru’s capital is bracing for two days of anti-government protests as thousands flock to Lima to demand the resignation of President Dina Boularte.

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Peru's president called for calm as thousands of people arrived in the capital Lima, many calling for her to resign.

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Peruvian farmers protest against President Dina Boluarte following weeks of deadly unrest and a state of emergency. At least 42 people have died over 5 weeks of clashes between protesters and security forces.

17/01/2023

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Watch: Anti-government protests continued across Peru on Thursday

Anti-government protests continued across Peru's capital Lima, Cusco and Juliaca on Thursday as pressure mounts on President Dina Boluarte to resign

14/01/2023

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Hundreds of demonstrators protest against the new Peruvian President Dina Boluarte and the Parliament in Cusco's famous Plaza de Armas. "We are tired of all the abuse and mistreatment that they do to us." says one protester.

21/12/2022

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Peaceful protests in Peru after deadly clashes

Protestors showed their support for police as well as citizens killed and injured in violent clashes in Peru following the removal of the president from office last week.

18/12/2022

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Watch: Seven die in deadly protests in Peru

A nationwide state of emergency was declared in Peru on Wednesday over violent protests against the ousting and arrest of ex-president Pedro Castillo.

15/12/2022

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Watch: Peruvians protest the removal of President Pedro Castillo

Peruvians gathered in Lima on Thursday to demonstrate against the removal of their president, Pedro Castillo, who was accused of attempting a coup.

09/12/2022

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Peru appoints first female leader after President Castillo impeached

Former president Pedro Castillo was impeached by Congress on Tuesday and later arrested on suspicion of rebellion.

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Heads or tails decide new mayor of Peruvian town

A race to be mayor of a remote Peruvian town has been decided on the flip of a coin.

26/10/2022

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Joint effort in Peru to save stricken sea birds after oil spill

Efforts are in full swing along Lima's coastline to rescue animals after an underwater volcano eruption caused an oil tanker to spill its cargo.

22/01/2022

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Peru oil spill clean up ongoing after volcano eruption in Pacific

Oil, think and deadly, continued to wash up on beaches in Lima, two days after an Italian-flagged ship was loading oil into La Pampilla when strong waves moved the boat and caused the spill.

20/01/2022

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Leftist teacher Pedro Castillo named Peru's president-elect

Castillo catapulted from unknown to president-elect with the support of the country's poor and rural citizens, many of whom identify with the struggles the teacher has faced.

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Peru presidential election too close to call

It comes as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Peru where it has exacerbated inequalities.

06/06/2021

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Peru president survives impeachment vote amid virus turmoil

President Martín Vizcarra survived an impeachment vote Friday after opposition lawmakers failed to amass enough support to oust the leader.

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Peruvian opposition leader Fujimori freed from jail

The daughter of the jailed former president of Alberto Fujimori was met by her husband and a crowd of cheering supporters.

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