Thousands of protesters marched on Lima demanding President Dina Boluarte's resignation after six weeks of deadly
The cause of the fire in Lima's historic center, near San Martín Plaza, was not immediately known.The deaths of over 50 people during six weeks of demonstrations have fueled further anger and resulted in growing calls for Boluarte's removal from office.
On Thursday, protesters in Lima were chanting "Dina, murderer, the people repudiate you," theBoluarte called for "dialogue" on Thursday after the latest flashpoint in the worst political violence in over 20 years left at least one person dead and 30 others wounded, according
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