About 40 people were killed in clashes between protesters and Peruvian security forces in the most extreme violence in the Andean country. This is the worst violence in the past 20 years.
Continuous protests since 2022 have been frequent in the Andean country following the failed move to impeach former president Pedro Castillo.
This is the deadliest protest to date, which began in 2022 after the ouster and arrest of Pedro Castillo.
What caused the protests?
On December 7, Pedro Castillo, the President at the time, was impeached by Congress. He was then arrested that night. The reason for the arrests was numerous allegations of corruption. These also included a “coup attempt.”
Earlier that same day, his military and civilian allies abandoned him in an attempt to dissolve the National Assembly, but his last-ditch efforts to maintain his power were in vain. The president has since been sentenced to 18 months of pre-trial detention for sedition.
Protesters could be seen blocking roads in Peru. Many airports in Peru have been delayed. The closure of Machu Picchu caused a serious decline in tourism
Speaking of impoverished areas in southern Peru, barriers and protests are increasing. The area has seen deadly violence. The violence left more than 50 people dead. There have been allegations that the armed forces and police used excessive force against protesters. Bloodiest day of violence in southern Juliaca sees 17 dead!
Coup
Castillo’s move was described by many as an attempted coup. Similarly, Fujimori promised to temporarily dissolve parliament in 1992. The chamber was then surrounded by tanks as Fujimori assumed absolute power. This man arrested opposition leaders and journalists, along with arresting television stations and censoring the press. That began an autocratic regime that lasted about 10 years.
Castillo has been on a similar path. However, his coup was a relative farce. Autogolpe made Iván Lanegra declare that “Pedro Castillo was dictator for just two hours.” Many called it a fitting end to a devastating 17-month period. This man has gone through more than 80 ministers. He was accused of corruption. This man was subjected to six consecutive investigations by the country’s attorney general.
According to Constitutional experts, Castillo’s announcement is an illegal usurpation of power.
What is expected to happen next?
Resources are running out and this will eventually cause the protests to subside. Prices of items such as cooking oil, wheat, cooking gas, vegetables, fuel and other basic necessities have increased. Barriers are another concern.
However, although the protests will soon subside, the underlying issues behind the protests will still linger. An abyss bridge will lie between Lima and the rest of the country. Furthermore, a larger proportion of people feel marginalized by their institutions and frustrated by the political class.
Peruvians are indeed united in their dislike of the national assembly, which has largely been accused of serious corruption.
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