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Massive protests continue in Peru in a widespread rejection of the right-wing coup against President Pedro Castillo on December 7, reports Ana Zorita.

The Peruvian military and police, both trained by the Pentagon, escalated the repression against the ongoing social upheaval after the declaration of a nationwide state of emergency.

The Uruguayan Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is working to transfer in humanitarian flights for Uruguayans stranded in Peru after the decree of state of emergency came into force. Since Pedro Castillo was ousted and Dina Boluarte assumed the presidency, 12 people have died in clashes with security forces and six in roadblocks, with great mobilizations expected for Friday.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has ended a curfew in two Peruvian cities seven hours earlier than previously announced. The curfew was imposed amid mass protests sparked by skyrocketing fuel and fertilizer costs.

The growing protests in Peru are the latest expression of a global wave of social protest over spiraling prices exacerbated by the war between the US/NATO and Russia in Ukraine

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced a curfew for yesterday for the capital, Lima, and neighboring port city Callao following a demonstration that caused roadblocks and “acts of violence.” Protests had erupted across the country in the past few days due to a hike in fuel prices and tolls, during a period in which Peru is also experiencing a rise in food prices. In an attempt to appease protesters, the government canceled the fuel tax over the weekend. However, the demonstration on Mon...

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo announced a curfew for Tuesday in the capital Lima and neighboring port city Callao, after demonstrations across the country over fuel prices caused roadblocks and "…

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo has imposed a curfew in two Peruvian cities amid mass protests sparked by skyrocketing fuel and fertilizer costs.

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