Tag: Peru

Peru’s President Lifts Curfew That Shut Down Capital to Curb Protests

By Mitra Taj President Pedro Castillo had banned Lima residents from leaving their homes for nearly 24 hours, raising concerns among human rights groups and critics, but demonstrations continued after he backtracked. Source: Peru’s President Lifts Curfew That Shut Down Capital to Curb Protests Category: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Castillo, Pedro (1969- ), Fujimori, Alberto […]

Protesters Clash With Police in Peru

By Reuters Demonstrators faced off against the police in the capital, Lima, a day after President Pedro Castillo had declared a curfew. Outrage over rising costs for fuel, fertilizer and food has transformed into antigovernment demonstrations in several regions. Source: Protesters Clash With Police in Peru Category: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots, Food, Fertilizer, Lima (Peru), […]