At least seven people have died in ongoing protests in Peru after former President Pedro Castillo was impeached and later arrested after trying to dissolve Congress last week
Peru’s former President Pedro Castillo has rejected allegations of conspiracy and rebellion, following his dramatic ouster and arrest last week. His appearance in court on Tuesday came amid ongoing protests by Castillo’s supporters that have seen at least seven killed. Castillo was impeached and arrested on Dec. 7, after he announced plans to dissolve Congress and install an emergency government ahead of a looming impeachment vote by lawmakers.
Airlines Peru announcing the temporary suspension of services to and from airports in the cities of Arequipa and Cuzco. Protesters attempted to storm the terminal at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cuzco on Monday, according to the Peruvian Corporation of Airports and Commercial Aviation . So far there have been no reports of injuries, arrests or damage to the airport, according to CORPAC.
called on Peruvian authorities to take “corrective measures to ensure safety” for the operation of its flights. “We regret the inconvenience that this situation beyond our control has caused our passengers,” it added. Peru’s National Police said that, as of Monday evening, there were blockades on national roads in at least 11 regions of the country. In addition, the government has declared a state of emergency in seven provinces in the Apurimac region in south-central Peru.
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