Peru protests

Peru protests

The youth-led "Generation Z" collective led another march toward the seat of President Dina Boluarte's administration in downtown Lima recently. Photo: BSS/AFP

Peru marks second day of violent anti-government protests

Unrest has been brewing for months, fuelled by a wave of organised crime and extortion cases as several opinion polls show that many view the government and conservative-majority congress as corrupt

Demonstrators take part in a protest to demand Peru's President Dina Boluarte to step down, in Lima, Peru, January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda

Explainer: Why are there protests in Peru and what comes next?

FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators take part in an anti-government protest after Peru's former President Pedro Castillo was ousted, in Lima, Peru January 23, 2023. REUTERS/Angela Ponce

Peru president calls for 'political truce' amid protests

Riot police officers take cover behind their shields during the 'Take over Lima' march against Peru's President Dina Boluarte, following the ousting and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo, in Lima, Peru January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda

Thousands march on Peru's capital as unrest spreads, building set ablaze

FILE PHOTO: Peruvian police officers operate as demonstrators hold a protest demanding early elections and the release of Peruvian ousted leader Pedro Castillo, in Juliaca, Peru January 8, 2023. REUTERS/Hugo Courotto NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

At least 12 dead in anti-government protests in southern Peru

Demonstrators hold a giant national flag as they participate in a march asking for peace, after violent protests in the country, following the ousting and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo, in Lima, Peru January 3, 2023. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda

Conservative Peruvian groups march for peace ahead of fresh protests