Protests against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's government spread through the south of the Andean country on Wednesday, with new clashes reported in the tourist city of Cusco. The protests have left 47 people dead since they began a month ago.
In total, Peru’s Ombudsman’s Office said that 39 civilians have been killed in clashes with police and another seven died in traffic accidents related to road blockades, as well as the fallen police officer.The National Prosecutor’s Office said it has requested information from the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the defense and interior ministries for an investigation it has opened against Boluarte and other officials for the protest deaths.
“Dina killed me with bullets,” said a piece of paper attached to the coffin of Eberth Mamani Arqui, in a reference to Peru’s current president.As they passed a police station, which was guarded by dozens of officers, the marchers yelled: “Murderers!”Meanwhile, a delegation from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights began a visit to Peru on to look into the protests and the police response.
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