The anti-government protests in Peru proceed, with new clashes in Cusco, the place virtually 22 people together with 16 civilians and 6 police officers received injured, well being officers claimed. The protests that started final month have left 47 individuals useless as of now. One of the worst violence erupted within the Puno area on Monday, the place a conflict with police in Juliaca, claimed lives of 17 and the protesters later attacked and burnt a police officer to demise, AP reported.

Amid this assault, the Peruvian authorities introduced a three-day curfew from 8 pm to 4 am in Puno.

The official toll claimed that in complete, 39 people have been killed in a conflict with the police.

The same occasion erupted on Tuesday, the place protesters tried to storm into the airport and claimed the lives of 18, and 34 have been severely injured. 

The unrest started in December after the ouster and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo following his try to dissolve Congress.

The protesters are demanding the present Peruvian President Dina Boluarte resign. She was Castillo’s former operating mate earlier than turning into the president. 

They have additionally blocked roads in opposition to the president, supporting Castillo. These blockages have been seen in virtually 41 provinces. 

Protesters are indignant after Castillo’s removing and are demanding elections immediately, which have already been preponed up from 2026 to April 2024. 

Currently, the National Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation in opposition to Boluarte and different officers for the protest deaths. To this, Boulrate mentioned that she helps judicial investigations into whether or not safety forces have acted with extreme drive. 

(With inputs from businesses)