Peru Braces For New Protests

 

France 24: Peru braces for new rallies as anti-government protesters gather in Lima 

Lima was braced for new rallies against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte this week as thousands of demonstrators mobilized Monday towards the capital following weeks of deadly unrest. 

Protesters from all over the country have been heading to Lima since the weekend in a bid to maintain pressure on authorities, even as a state of emergency was declared to try to maintain order. 

At least 42 people have died in five weeks of clashes between protesters and security forces, according to Peru's human rights ombudsman. 

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WNU Editor: These protests are happening under a state of emergency .... Peru extends state of emergency amid deadly protests (CNN), and they show no signs of ending .... Peru’s violent unrest shows no signs of stopping (VOX). 

Peru Braces For New Protests  

Protesters from across Peru converge on Lima -- DW  

Peru peasants march to Lima, vowing to give lives for change -- France 24  

Peru protests highlight rural-urban divides – and a desire to belong -- CSM