State of emergency declared in Peru

Published December 15, 2022
Police officers walk in formation during a protest demanding the dissolution of the Congress and to hold democratic elections rather than recognising Dina Boluarte as Peru's President, after the ouster of Peruvian leader Pedro Castillo, in Cuzco, Peru December 14, 2022. — Reuters
Police officers walk in formation during a protest demanding the dissolution of the Congress and to hold democratic elections rather than recognising Dina Boluarte as Peru's President, after the ouster of Peruvian leader Pedro Castillo, in Cuzco, Peru December 14, 2022. — Reuters

LIMA: Peru declared a nationwide state of emergency on Wednesday amid violent protests against the ouster of ex-president Pedro Castillo that have left seven people dead.

The announcement came as a judge ordered Castillo to remain in prison, on charges of rebellion and conspiracy for another 48 hours ahead of a release hearing.

Castillo’s arrest last week after he tried to dissolve congress and rule by decree has sparked days of nationwide protests that quickly escalated into violence.

Defence Minister Alberto Otarola announced the new 30-day state of emergency due to “acts of vandalism and violence, road blocks.” He said the measure involved “the suspension of the freedom of movement and assembly” and could also include a night-time curfew.

The new president, Dina Boluarte, again moved to ease tensions by calling for elections to be brought forward, this time to Dec 2023.

Published in Dawn, December 15th, 2022

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