The monthslong unrest rocking Peru reflects a larger discontent with how politicians have traditionally run the nation.
and Indigenous communities, who have long felt abandoned by politicians and were at the heart of protests when they first began.have died and more than 1,200 have been injured during protests that began after the December ouster of President Pedro Castillo, who had tried to disband Congress as lawmakers voted to impeach him.
Protesters are demanding that national elections be moved up from 2026 to this year, but Congress has voted against doing so four times. Human rights activists and protesters allege the government has used excessive force to stem protests. New President Dina Boluarte, who was Castillo's vice president, has defended the government's response and said that she remains open to dialogue.
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