CNN: Peru braces for protests as thousands of police officers prepare to guard capital
Almost 12,000 police officers are preparing to guard the Peruvian capital Lima as the country braces for massive protests on Thursday.
A heavy police and military presence could be observed in the heart of city early Thursday, with key locations such as the parliament, the prosecutor’s office and the army headquarters receiving extra protection.
Peru is seeing some of its worst violence in decades, which erupted last month following the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo, as protesters who oppose the current government call for political change.
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WNU Editor: Even with a state of emergency, these protests show no signs of ending anytime soon.
Peru Braces For More Anti-Government Protests
Peru’s Andes ‘descended’ on capital to demand leader resign -- AP
Peru: growing outrage over protest deaths as president urged to resign -- The Guardian
Peru protests: More deaths reported as demonstrators descend on Lima -- BBC
After weeks of violent protests, what is happening in Peru? -- Al Jazeera
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In my opinion, it is time for governments to stop treating leftist protesters like unruly children. The Left is a dangerous force in the world today. Only forceful and determined measures can stop them.
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