Thousands of protesters expected in Peru's capital

By Agence France-Presse

Jan 19, 2023 6:34 pm

LIMA: Thousands of protesters were expected to descend on Peru's capital Lima on Thursday, defying a state of emergency to express their anger with President Dina Boluarte after weeks of unrest.

One demonstrator was killed on Wednesday in clashes with police in the country's south, raising tensions and bringing the death toll from the protests to 43, according to Peru's human rights ombudsman.

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