Peru's president testifies on anti-government protest deaths

Dina Boluarte faces allegations of genocide and homicide
Laura Gamba Fadul |
28.09.2023 - Update : 28.09.2023

BOGOTA, Colombia

Peru's president testified on Wednesday on the deaths of dozens of demonstrators during anti-government protests last December and this January.

Dina Boluarte was summoned as part of prosecutors’ investigation into alleged crimes, including genocide, aggravated homicide, and serious injuries, in connection with the 49 protest-related deaths, according to Peru's Ombudsman's Office.

The protests erupted following the impeachment of former President Pedro Castillo last December. People took to the streets demanding Boluarte's resignation, the dissolution of Congress, and the early scheduling of general elections.

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During Wednesday’s questioning, a group of demonstrators, accusing Boluarte of being responsible for the protest-related deaths, gathered outside the prosecutor’s office and remained there with signs.

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She is the sixth person to hold the presidency in five years in Peru, a country facing endemic political instability.

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/perus-president-testifies-on-anti-government-protest-deaths/3002707