Peru's president testifies in hearing over deaths during anti-government protests

Dina Boluarte is being investigated for alleged crimes of genocide and homicide committed by authorities during demonstrations that left 49 dead

Laura Gamba Fadul |
07.06.2023 - Update : 07.06.2023

BOGOTA, Colombia

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte testified on Tuesday before the National Prosecutor's Office in Lima in a hearing on the deaths of dozens of demonstrators during anti-government protests from December 2022 until the end of January.

The social outburst that followed the ouster of President Pedro Castillo left at least 49 people dead, according to the Peruvian Ombudsman's Office.

Protesters demanded the resignation of Boluarte and to bring forward elections set for 2026 to April next year.

The Peruvian head of state took over on Dec. 7 following the impeachment and arrest of Castillo after he tried to dissolve Congress and rule by decree.

Boluarte is being investigated for the alleged crimes of genocide and aggravated homicide committed by the authorities during the demonstrations in the regions of Apurimac, La Libertad, Puno, Junin, Arequipa and Ayacucho.

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