LIMA, Peru: Weeks-long protests that have left dozens dead across Peru continued on Thursday (Friday in Manila), with escalating tensions in Andean city Cusco prompting the government to preemptively close the tourist hub's airport.

Supporters of ousted president Pedro Castillo have marched and barricaded streets around the South American country demanding new elections and the removal of current leader Dina Boluarte.

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