Peru's national prosecutor says President Dina Boluarte is being investigated for genocide after protests against her left 40 people dead
Protesters demand the resignation of Boluarte, the dissolution of Congress, changes to the constitution and ex-leader Castillo's release.
The investigation is for alleged crimes of "genocide, aggravated homicide and serious injuries" during the anti-government demonstrations in the regions of Apurimac, La Libertad, Puno, Junin, Arequipa and Ayacucho. In a statement on Tuesday, Peru's ombudsman office urged peaceful protests as well as for prosecutors to fully investigate the deaths.
Protesters demand the resignation of Boluarte, the dissolution of Congress, changes to the constitution and Castillo's release.
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