State of emergency to be declared in capital as protests that led to last week’s ouster of former president intensify.
State of emergency to be declared in capital as protests that led to last week’s ouster of former president intensify.
By Al Jazeera Staff and News Agencies
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Peru’s new president, Jose Jeri, is refusing to resign amid Gen Z antigovernment protests, inflamed by the death of a popular rapper, as crime grips the nation.
LIMA: Peru’s new President José Jerí refused to resign on Thursday following the death of a protester during a massive…
The protests come just days after a new president was sworn in following Dina Boluarte's impeachment.
Demonstrators clashed with police outside congress building amid public anger at crime crisis days after José Jerí assumed power
Rapper shot dead by police becomes symbol of resistance in Peru, amid wave of gen Z rallies sweeping the world
The state of emergency lifts constitutional rights, including the right to protest, amid popular unrest over crime.
Declaration means government can send army to patrol streets, restrict freedom of assembly and curtail other rights
