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At least six people have been arrested and eight others were injured Wednesday during the third Lima Takeover demonstration seeking President Dina Boluartes resignation, the release from prison of former President Pedro Castillo Terrones, a constitutional reform, and the holding of fresh elections.

By Carla Samon Ros Lima, Mar 17 (EFE).- Peru’s ousted president, Pedro Castillo, attempted to dissolve Congress on Dec. 7 because he was convinced lawmakers were about to remove him from office, one of his lawyers told EFE. The 53-year-old former schoolteacher decided to play his “last card” when he “had already lost the game,” …

The government of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has undergone a cabinet reshuffle this week as the countrys crisis keeps taking a turn for the worse with more violent demonstrations, followed by killings and arrests.

LIMA (Reuters) - In Peru's south, a mining region that has been roiled by deadly protests over the ouster of former leftist President Pedro Castillo, protest leaders say they are ready for an "endless battle" against the government, threatening to destabilize the deeply divided Andean nation.

Protests continue nationwide in Peru; major travel and business disruptions likely through early January.

Protests resume nationwide in Peru; major travel and business disruptions likely though early January.

Protests are likely to resume nationwide in Peru in early January; travel and business disruptions possible.

The S&P500 slipped 0.2% (down 19.3% y-t-d), while the Dow increased 0.9% (down 8.6%). Three-month Treasury bill rates ended the week at 4.1825%

61 people receiving treatment in hospital after protests erupt over ex-President Castillo's impeachment, detention - Anadolu Agency

Police and military forces retake, reopen some airports and highways in Peru as of Dec. 19 in wake of unrest. Further protests likely.