Peruvian President Dina Boluarte called on Congress Friday to approve a proposal to move elections forward to late this year, a marked concession from the leader who has been facing daily protests that have left almost 60 people dead.
Boluarte had already expressed support for holding national elections in April 2024, rather than the previously scheduled 2026, but support seems to be growing among lawmakers to move them forward even earlier, to December 2023.
Boluarte, the former vice-president, became president on Dec. 7 after her predecessor, Pedro Castillo, was impeached for trying to dissolve Congress. He was later arrested and detained. "The protests continue, there are more blockades and violence," Boluarte said, noting she had talked with ministers about the possibility of moving the elections forward. "I'm here because I took on a responsibility and will be here until Congress sets a date. That's why I ask, come to an agreement.
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