Thousands of antigovernment protesters descended on Peru’s capital, seeking to ratchet up pressure on embattled President Dina Boluarte to resign after weeks of deadly clashes in mountains of the southern Andes
LIMA, Peru—Thousands of antigovernment protesters descended on Peru’s capital on Thursday, seeking to ratchet up pressure on embattled President Dina Boluarte to resign after weeks of deadly clashes in mountains of the southern Andes.
“We don’t recognize Boluarte, and we aren’t going to give any ground,” said Alex Mamani, a farmer from Canchis.Catch up on the headlines, understand the news and make better decisions, free in your inbox every day.This country’s most violent protests in years erupted last month in the midst of deepening political upheaval across Latin America, where public anger against politicians has been fueled by corruption scandals and weak economic growth.
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